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Application Engineer Electric Coolant Pumps at Gates Corporation in rochester, Michigan

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:








For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for 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?

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 Rochester Hills office, you will provide product application engineering services to assigned strategic OEM customers for electric coolant pumps (EWP) and electric motor products.

  • You will work with customer and development team to bring EWP from concept to production. Manage customer contact and Gates product development process.

Key responsibilities:



  • Manage customer open issues with a weekly meeting.

  • Define and manage product validation, DVP & R and test reporting.

  • Create and maintain product DFMEA with updates as needed.

  • Communicate customer requirements to development team and ensure that the product meets these requirements.

  • Guide designers to create component and assembly drawings with GD&T.

  • Create bill of materials (BOM) .

  • Design stack up analysis.

  • Manage BOM with Gates Change Request system so all revision levels of the drawings, models and BOM are correct.

  • Support manufacturing in creation of PFMEA and any engineering related manufacturing issues.

  • Apply problem solving techniques (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.) to resolve engineering issues.

  • Support Clarizen project development process.

  • Respect project timing.

  • Develop strong engineering relationships with customer engineers within assigned project(s).

  • Supplier coordination for testing and prototypes.

  • Support RFQ activities.

QUALITY RELATED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSILBITES

  • Adhere to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, HSE policy, VDA 6, GBLP/s, GPS, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and any other industry standards in all activities

POSITION DIMENSIONS

  • Reports to the Engineering Manager Electric Water Pumps North America. Participates in weekly department meetings and reports on project status and issues. Highlight key project issues such as development activities or manufacturing issues to the Product Engineering Manager for appropriate action. Works closely together with Sales and Business development to define and to meet the relevant customer needs. Establish product validation requirements that satisfy customer and / or internal specifications. Works with the Test Development Engineer to create the DVP & R and ensure that the testing is completed according to project timing.

CONTACTS

  • External: Makes face-to-face contact with assigned existing and prospective customer OEM engineers on a regular basis. Must be in tune to conditions and changes within the OEM market that requires development of information sources among customers, distributors, industrial consumers, original equipment manufacturers (and their suppliers), and component manufacturers. Utilizes all necessary internal support groups; Product marketing and field sales groups. Product Development, Advertising, Quality Management, Information Systems, Customer Quality Service, Sales coordination and manufacturing plants.

SKILLS


  • Communication

  • Motivational

  • Leadership

  • Organizational

  • Planning

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Product lifecycle management

  • Collaboration

  • Microsoft - Excel, Word, Project

  • GD&T










ABOUT YOU


  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of automotive industry experience in product design, development, testing and industrialization.

  • Familiarity with pump architecture, fluid flow, electrical devices and control board firmware development and application.

  • Travel is dictated by business conditions but usually will be calling on OEM engineers, prospects, or working with customer personnel approximately 30% of the time. Must be able to perform physical elements associated with the job, including inspecting our product in difficult locations, such as OEM labs, model shops or test sites as required to properly understand and service our OEM customers.

  • 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

  • Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

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 your 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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