**Date**:May 1, 2026
**Location**: Otzolotepec, Mexico State, MX, 50070
**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.
- 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**:
**Position Purpose**:
The purpose of this position is to promote, lead, and execute the development, qualification, and continuous improvement of competitive hydraulic and industrial hose products and processes. The role exists to ensure products meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations while complying with quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health standards, contributing to the company’s general growth and operational excellence.
**Vision**:
To meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers by leading the development and qualification of high‑performance hydraulic and industrial hose solutions. This position drives the highest standards of quality, performance, and efficiency while delivering best‑in‑class market solutions and fostering continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
**Mission**:
To exceed customer expectations through the development of efficient, technologically competitive processes and qualified products, while ensuring the effectiveness of the Integrated Management System and maintaining full compliance with quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health requirements.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Product & Process Development**:
- Review customer technical documentation to define product requirements.




- Supervise and optimize production processes and methods to improve efficiency, quality, and product performance.
- Review, validate, and define appropriate materials for prototyping and production.
- Define, execute, and pilot validation plans for new product developments.
- Plan and coordinate prototype manufacturing activities, including planning, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
- Maintain product health by monitoring performance, reporting results, and supporting Development, Technology, and Engineering initiatives.
**Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence**:
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase profitability, improve quality, and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Utilize process simulation software (FlexSim preferred) for process analysis and optimization.
**Quality, Compliance & Integrated Management System**:
- Prevent, control, and eradicate non‑conformities related to products, processes, and management systems.
- Manage non‑conforming products in accordance with POICA‑04 Control of Non‑Conforming Product, ensuring accurate and reliable documentation.
- Ensure compliance with legal and other applicable requirements per PHSE‑27 Identification of Legal and Other Requirements and FOCA‑70 HSE Legal Compliance Program.
- Assume responsibility for reporting on the effectiveness of the Integrated Management System.
- Participate in internal and external audits,



supporting compliance and continuous improvement efforts.
**Systems & Documentation**:
- Register product specifications and create Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Oracle.
- Maintain accurate technical and quality documentation.
**Requirements and Preferred Skills**:
**Required**: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field**Preferred**: Master’s Degree**Experience Level**: 3-5+ years in product development, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering- Experience reviewing customer technical requirements and translating them into product/process definitions- Experience supervising manufacturing processes and leading efficiency and quality improvements- Participation in at least one internal or external audit preferred- Experience as an internal auditor or participation in multiple external audits is a plus- APQP and Core Tools- Lean Manufacturing tools- Oracle ERP (BOM and specification management)- Process simulation software (FlexSim preferred)- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Minitab- Intermediate statistical knowledge- Microsoft Office Suite- English proficiency: Intermediate (conversational and written)
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-re

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