Sr. Process Engineer
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: Changzhou, CN, 213022
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
- Set Up WI for Production processes and improvement toward Standardized Work ( STW )
- Leading new project or transfer project safe launch
- Calculation and improvement of cycle time toward maximize capacity utilization ( Max-Thruput )
- To propose and lead key improvement projects to optimize labor utilization, lower scrap and defective and to improve Material Utilization Index ( MUI)
- Develop and design tools according to process and quality requirement.
- Use of the Lean manufacturing principles for Continuous improvement
- Teamwork with production and Quality teams to complete process improvements
- To participate in training idefined by the company and training to associates as required
- To participate in improvements projects and GPS initiative
- Other tasks assigned by department manager.
Keys to Success
1. Knowledge of electronic water pump
2. Knowledge of Lean Production, 6 Sigma, APQP,PPAP, FMEA & Controal Plan
3. Knowledge of IATF-16949
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- More than 5 years of experience in the process and equipment development of electronic water pump
- Foreign company working experience ( Ammerican company is preferred)
- Experience with Manafacturing process management or continuous improvement project leading
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.