Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

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

WHAT TO EXPECT

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.

Key responsibilities:

Program & Strategic Leadership

• Leads large, complex recapitalization programs and capital initiatives with significant scope, risk, and business impact
• Defines project strategies, execution approaches, and resource allocation
• Aligns engineering initiatives with division-level objectives and long-term business goals

Manufacturing Engineering Strategy

• Establishes direction for manufacturing systems, equipment standards, and process capabilities
• Anticipates business, technology, and operational changes and drives proactive improvements
• Develops innovative engineering solutions to address complex and evolving challenges

Enterprise Problem Solving & Innovation

• Solves unique, complex problems with broad organizational impact using conceptual and innovative thinking
• Leads development of new processes, technologies, or engineering practices
• Drives continuous advancement of manufacturing capabilities

Executive Influence & Decision Making

• Communicates complex concepts and influences senior leaders and executives to drive alignment and decisions
• Makes authoritative recommendations that significantly impact business performance
• Balances competing priorities and sets direction across programs and initiatives

Technical Leadership & Expertise

• Serves as a recognized subject matter expert within the organization
• Provides technical leadership, consultation, and guidance to engineering teams and leadership
• Leads and mentors engineers across multiple levels

Standards & Organizational Impact

• Drives development and standardization of engineering processes, tools, and best practices
• Ensures alignment of manufacturing engineering practices across sites and regions
• Influences long-term capability development and continuous improvement

Requirements and Preferred Skills

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 11-15 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or related environment
• Deep expertise in manufacturing engineering, capital projects, and process/system design
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact programs and influence organizational direction
• Strong business acumen and ability to align engineering with strategic objectives
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including executive-level interactions
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in area of specialization

Pay & Benefits
* Full-Time
* Bonus Eligible
* Relocation is/is not provided
* 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

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.
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.
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 the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.