What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Gates Corporation?
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it...think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be a Quality Engineer.
As a Quality Engineer you will, facilitate activities to develop team members, enhance customer satisfaction, and implement innovative solutions to challenges and process improvements within assigned manufacturing value streams.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Responsible for assuring quality in all phases of the manufacturing value stream from raw material supply to customers' utilization.
- Work cross-functionally with peers and Gates management in developing and executing Advanced Product Quality Plans (APQP) for new & existing products.
- Drive execution of quality initiatives and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) across the assigned manufacturing value streams to achieve strategic quality improvement priorities.
- Guide root cause investigation and corrective actions/resolution of customer and supplier quality incidents in compliance with industry best practice 'closed loop' methodologies and Gates Quality Management System requirements.
- Complete warranty part failure analysis and implementation of corrective action as determined necessary.
- Work with new product development teams and site peers in utilizing APQP based management systems to achieve Gates goals in sales growth and product vitality, while eliminating or reducing risk of scrap, rework, and defect escapes.
- Complete internal quality system audits (E.g. ISO9001, IATF16949) as assigned within the plant Internal QMS audit program.
- Complete product audits and corrective actions and participate in the plant's Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
- Support Gates supplier quality through supplier corrective action process.
- Support the plant in establishing process controls, error proofing, etc. on critical to quality characteristics for assigned value streams.
- Assist the PPAP coordinator in the coordination of PPAP submissions as necessary for part qualification with customers in your value stream.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's degree in or equivalent in a technical discipline such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics.
- Experience with quality assurance software applications such as Minitab, SPC tools, or similar, is required.
- 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of automotive industry quality management standards, including AIAG (APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA) and quality assurance problem-solving tools, preferred.
- Preferred certifications: Quality Engineer (CQE), Quality Manager (CQM), Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ or equivalent).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Full-Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
- Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
