Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: Otzolotepec, Mexico State, MX, 50070

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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?

Position Summary

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer V, you will lead large-scale engineering programs and define manufacturing strategies focused on recapitalization, capital investment planning, and operational capability across the Americas.

This role operates at a highly strategic level, requiring deep expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior leadership. You will lead complex, high-risk projects and programs while setting direction for engineering execution and long-term manufacturing capability.

The role is centered on enterprise-level manufacturing engineering including capital strategy, process innovation, system integration, and performance optimization. You will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, guiding investment decisions, and driving alignment across multiple sites and functions.

You will partner closely with senior leadership, plant leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure engineering strategies align with business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities





Manages a plant or large area within a corporate function; may have country level responsibility

Has budget responsibility for area or function

Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams

Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities

Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans

Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans

Identifies and resolves complex multi-dimensional business problems by looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline

Decision making involves researching, analyzing and evaluating data and using judgment in applying professional expertise.

Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans

Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan

Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans

Influences others internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors or regulators





Applies in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of own department/district integrates within the division

Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams

Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities

Decision-making is guided by Functional/Regional/Country objectives

Keys to Success

Requires a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principles

Supervisory Responsibilities

3+ direct reports

Manages multiple related teams, typically through manager and/or team lead

Manages large team of professionals and or managers

Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources; executes department business plans

Has team leadership, performance management and people development responsibility to build strong teams

Requirements and Preferred Skills

11-15 years of experience

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.

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