About the role
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, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures. Work with project management, purchasing, lab, product design, and manufacturing personnel through the various stages of advanced quality planning (Gates 4-Phase/5 Check Point). Ensure proactive risk mitigation during product and process design and development, robust PPAP and validation support and a timely resolution of quality issues. Provides input to PDTs/customer/supplier on selection or assignment of SCs/KPCs. Work with supplier representatives re: design/gauging/blueprint issues. Provide the supply base with general and specific requirements for sample submissions and reviews and approve supplier control plans and sample submissions. Represent Gates Windsor Operations in dealing with customer and supplier quality and engineering personnel regarding quality issues. Responsible for determining and acquiring internal gauging for their programs, and reviews and approves gauging concepts for suppliers of new components for Gates. Review and coordinate the supplier feasibility meetings with the Product Development Teams. Prepare the PPAP files/records and submit to customers. Develop and maintain Control Plans for all components and assemblies they are responsible for over the life of the part/program. Work with process engineering to build, measure and submit prototype parts and documentation to customers as required. Where necessary, participate as internal auditor, conduct parts audits at supply base, and ensures that all related documentation, records, and procedures, etc. are maintained per established IATF 16949 and customer requirements. Continually provide support to manufacturing for any potential quality related issues. Actively participate on special teams for cost reductions, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in electrical/electronics field is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering field with extensive exposure to automotive requirement for PPAP and document control.
Requirements And Preferred Skills
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in electrical/electronics field is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering field with extensive exposure to automotive requirements for PPAP and document control.
- Proficiency in the APQP process and knowledge of quality control principles and methodologies.
- Must possess advanced statistical skills; design for experiments, process flow charts, failure mode and effect analysis, control plans, gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.
- Must possess sound knowledge of GDT drawings, dimensioning, and gauging/measuring practices are required.
- Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.
The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.
About Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.
We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.
About the role
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, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures. Work with project management, purchasing, lab, product design, and manufacturing personnel through the various stages of advanced quality planning (Gates 4-Phase/5 Check Point). Ensure proactive risk mitigation during product and process design and development, robust PPAP and validation support and a timely resolution of quality issues. Provides input to PDTs/customer/supplier on selection or assignment of SCs/KPCs. Work with supplier representatives re: design/gauging/blueprint issues. Provide the supply base with general and specific requirements for sample submissions and reviews and approve supplier control plans and sample submissions. Represent Gates Windsor Operations in dealing with customer and supplier quality and engineering personnel regarding quality issues. Responsible for determining and acquiring internal gauging for their programs, and reviews and approves gauging concepts for suppliers of new components for Gates. Review and coordinate the supplier feasibility meetings with the Product Development Teams. Prepare the PPAP files/records and submit to customers. Develop and maintain Control Plans for all components and assemblies they are responsible for over the life of the part/program. Work with process engineering to build, measure and submit prototype parts and documentation to customers as required. Where necessary, participate as internal auditor, conduct parts audits at supply base, and ensures that all related documentation, records, and procedures, etc. are maintained per established IATF 16949 and customer requirements. Continually provide support to manufacturing for any potential quality related issues. Actively participate on special teams for cost reductions, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in electrical/electronics field is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering field with extensive exposure to automotive requirement for PPAP and document control.
Requirements And Preferred Skills
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in electrical/electronics field is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering field with extensive exposure to automotive requirements for PPAP and document control.
- Proficiency in the APQP process and knowledge of quality control principles and methodologies.
- Must possess advanced statistical skills; design for experiments, process flow charts, failure mode and effect analysis, control plans, gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.
- Must possess sound knowledge of GDT drawings, dimensioning, and gauging/measuring practices are required.
- Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.
The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.
About Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.
We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.