Gates Corporation is looking to solve the business and technical problem of developing new belt drive systems for motorcycles, powersports, and scooters by hiring a Senior Product Development Engineer.
Requirements
- Experience in mechanical design (preferably in related products). SolidWorks fluency desirable.
- Experience in hands-on prototyping.
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
- Demonstrated ability in metal, plastic, or composite part design including material selection.
- Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T), with focus on high volume manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis methods.
- Demonstrated experience with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer new products and technologies to support the strategic plan in accordance with best practices.
- 3D design and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies.
- Work with application, process, and manufacturing experts and suppliers in development of new products to meet performance targets.
- Work with material and process experts and suppliers in development of new designs to meet timing and performance targets.
- Work with operators and production personnel to develop samples and document new processes.
- Support continuous product and process improvements (sustaining engineering).
- Collaborate with Engineering Program Managers on product updates and ensure all changes are well-documented and efficiently implemented.
Other
- 8-13+ years of progressive and comprehensive product development experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in technical field required (mechanical engineering, etc.).
- High level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and collaborate across multiple levels within the company, at various locations, and with suppliers.
- Superior attention to detail with and ability to manage complex projects and detailed planning.
- Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
