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Gates Corporation · 3 days ago

Design Engineer

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The Design Engineer will design, develop, and test hydraulic couplings and connectors for fluid transfer applications, optimizing designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability while collaborating with global teams.

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Responsibilities

Design and optimize hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings for improved manufacturability and cost efficiency, particularly hydraulic quick disconnect
Develop and update global product design standards
Plan and manage projects with global teams, including schedules and business case execution
Oversee prototyping, validation testing, and forensic analysis
Provide technical documentation and support commercial teams
Apply engineering and Six Sigma tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE) for problem-solving and process improvements

Qualification

Product designMechanical EngineeringCAD (PTC Creo)Hydraulic quick-disconnect couplingFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Problem-solving SPCProblem-solving FMEAProblem-solving DOEClean sheet designHands-on product designTeamwork

Required

5-7 years of experience in product design, development, prototype, and testing innovative solutions that meet performance functional and aesthetic requirements
HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Willingness to travel 10-20%
Proficient in CAD (PTC Creo preferred)
Strong clean sheet design experience
Strong problem-solving skills (SPC, FMEA, DOE)
Hands-on approach to product design and development
Effective teamwork in a global, dynamic environment

Preferred

Experience in hydraulic quick-disconnect coupling or mechanic design would be advantageous
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Benefits

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

Company

Gates Corporation

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We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (8)
2024 (13)
2023 (7)
2022 (5)
2021 (15)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brooks Mallard
Executive Vice President, CFO
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Heather Celeste
Regional CFO, Americas
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