Gates Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid transfer products. Our highly-engineered products are critical components used in diverse industrial and automotive applications where the cost of failure is high relative to the cost of our products. We provide a differentiated value proposition to our customers by offering a broad portfolio of premium product and service solutions for both replacement and first-fit applications across our targeted end markets, which encompass a wide variety of industrial applications and automotive solutions. Gates products are recognized by distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and installers as the premium brand for quality and technological innovation, a reputation we have built for over a century since our founding in 1911.
As a material science and engineering leader with a strong foundation in research and development, Gates is committed to advancing the science of motion performance by developing safe, forward-thinking products, services, and solutions, while fostering long-term customer and employee relationships. We are committed to the communities in which we operate through employee engagement opportunities, corporate social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Gates employs over 13,000 people across 100 locations in 33 countries.
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Recognized by Forbes as one of Americas' Best Large Companies to work for in 2017, we're hiring a Quality Engineer at our Siloam Springs, Arkansas facility.
THE ROLE
This position is responsible for assuring quality in all phases of the manufacturing value stream from raw material supply to customers’ utilization. Where nonconformance is identified, this position will employ effective problem solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement their corresponding corrective and preventive actions. As this role has both customer and supplier facing responsibilities, the incumbent must be skillful in communication, reporting, follow-up, and project management with a sense of urgency to resolve assigned quality issues.
The ability to read technical drawings and specifications is required of the incumbent to understand and deploy quality controls related to special characteristics. This position will work cross-functionally with peers and Gates management in developing and executing Advanced Product Quality Plans (APQP) for new & existing products. This will include involvement in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, and Quality Control Plan development and implementation to reduce and eliminate nonconformance risk.
As a specialist in quality, the incumbent will serve as an expert on site in establishing inspection sample plans, including the establishment of statistical process controls (SPC) as necessary due to the criticality of product / process characteristics. Knowledge of and capability to utilize inspection equipment and determine acceptability of the measurement method through Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) is necessary.
Internal quality system audits (E.g. ISO9001, IATF16949) and process audits as part of Gates Layered Process Audit programs will be completed by this role and utilized to develop the incumbent in wider knowledge of the Gates Production System and manufacturing processes.
This position reports directly to the site Quality Manager and will lead activities that develop people, improve customer satisfaction, and implement innovative solutions to problems and/or process issues for manufacturing value streams assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.
They don’t rest on their rich heritage of innovation. They leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. Gates invests continually in R&D and technology, so their products outperform industry standards and exceed customers’ demanding expectations. Gates invest in their people, bringing real-world experience that enables them to solve customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.