Summary: Join Gates Corporation to develop new products and processes, lead cost reduction initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. Highlights: 1. Challenge the status quo and thrive in collaborative environments 2. Engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations 3. Lead product and process cost reduction initiatives **Date:** Mar 13, 2026 **Location:** Atlacomulco, Mexico State, MX, 50450 **Company:** Gates Corporation 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** ----------------------------------------- * Development of new products and process according to the needs of the organization, through VAVE\-CRB projects. * Define and pilot validation plans for new developments. * Lead reduction of product and process costs, as part of local and/or global initiatives. * Participate by generating ideas for improvement and executing projects to promote savings by DMAIC projects. * Review of customer drawings to ensure feasibility analysis based on technical documentation for product definition. * Setting up to BOMs and routing into ERP for finished goods and customer quote process. * Identify and report KPIs related to product processing. * Work with the organization to identify and communicate improvement opportunities for cost reduction, increased productivity, etc. * Participate in internal and external audits regarding; ISO 9001, 14001 \& 45001\. * Develop, execute and contribute to action plans arising from audit process. **Requirements and Preferred Skills** ------------------------------------- * Minimum 3 years of experience as Process or Product Engineering. * Minimum 3 years’ experience applying core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CP, etc.). * Bachelor’s degree in chemical Eng., industrial Eng. materials, or related field. * Advanced English skills to attend headquarters’ meeting. * Solid understanding of statistical software (Minitab, JMP, etc.). * Familiarity with ERP tools (Oracle or another system). * Excellent communication, facilitation and problem\-solving skills. * Strong organizational skills and detail\-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced, energetic environment. **Preferred Qualifications** ---------------------------- * Prior knowledge of and experience in Lean Manufacturing. * Experience working with geographically distributed teams of planners, project leaders, and other support resources. * Basic maintenance and manufacturing experience is desired. **About You** ------------- * Strategic thinker, able to understand and help design technology, process development and maintain customer focus. * High level of written and oral communication skills. * Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non\-technical people. * Consensus builder, able to move both technical and non\-technical people to action. * Passionate about continuous learning and certification in industry best practices. * Ability to work and thrive in a highly collaborative, and dynamic environment. 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. \#LI\-KI