Gates Corporation · 1 hour ago
Sr. Material Development Engineer
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are seeking a Senior Materials Development Engineer to assist in the development of new reinforcement materials for belts and hoses and support existing materials and products, contributing to new product launches and ensuring raw material supply continuity.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Design, process, and test reinforcement materials used in manufactured rubber goods (MRGs)
Support and lead the development of new products to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner
Organize & follow lab and production trials, including coordinating support team (Quality, Operations, Lab, Continuous Improvement, etc.)
Interpret test results based on underlying material principles
Collect and analyze information on new materials or new suppliers and work closely with suppliers to maintain competitive advantage
Communicate with purchasing and key suppliers to anticipate and resolve raw material supply continuity issues
Investigate and resolve work-in-progress product or material problems
Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in products and/or materials
Write technical reports
Analyze and interpret data
Explain complex, difficult and/or sensitive information
Develop & implement new or modified test methods
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years' experience in materials development or manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or closely related field
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree
Six Sigma
knowledge of IATF 16949
ACS Rubber Certifications
Working knowledge of industry test methods
Minitab
JMP
familiarity with Design of Experiments
Company
Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
10001+ employees
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Brooks Mallard
Executive Vice President, CFO
Heather Celeste
Regional CFO, Americas
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