Senior Engineer, SQA

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are searching for a dynamic candidate who possesses the excellent technical & supervisory skills to operate effectively in a matrix environment and have confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style, and a proven track record / achievement. We are only shortlisting driven, resilient, enterprising, agile and motivated individuals who want to be part of a growing company.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible executing manufacturing strategies and actions plans to meet the business objectives like output per hour, per day, TCIR, S&D etc., of the company. together with Local functional leaders (Operations) to achieve overall organization’s objectives. In addition, this role would have to liaise with Multi-discipline team including support functions, to delight our Internal stakeholders.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, manage daily production output  activities and support the team to achieve the customer demand as per production plan. The role shall carry out tactical activities like multiskilling of existing Operators and support plant performance goals. In addition, it is to support key tasks, including SQDCIE, aligned with Regional vision and aspirations.

The assigned territories include Power Transmission businesses in India.

Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

• Achieve the production as per daily/weekly production plan.
• Ensure the setup approval reports, operator autonomous maintenance check sheet and operator shift log updating on each shift.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Closely Monitor the inhouse/customer rejections/complaints and take appropriate actions to avoid the re-occurrence of the same.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department to continuously improve the efficiencies and reduce down time.
• For all new projects he shall conduct feasibility study/trails in the line with system engineering team

Accountability #3: People

• Ensure the operator follows the safety rules in the company.
• Plan and allocate manpower so that utilization is improved.
• Need to maintain and improve the 5S standards in his area of work and also in work zones for which he is assigned ownership.
• Ensure compliance of HSE standards as stated in the policy in his area of work. As a responsible employee of the organization, he has to bring to the attention of the safety committee any unsafe practice/working conditions in the facility.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
• Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge, and behavior.
• Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth.
• Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent reports to Deputy Manager -Production & leads the operators who are working in shifts in his area of working.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Requires a bachelor education in Engineering or Diploma
2. Must have a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in Production and preferably in similar product.

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REQUIRED SKILLS:  

• Has detailed knowledge of Production and quality management tools.
• Sound knowledge of excel as well as Power Point.
• Good communication levels in English verbal as well as written.
• Good Planning and Organizing Capabilities.

• Committed towards Responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment.  Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.  The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.