Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location: Cramlington, NBL, GB, NE23 8AS
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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?
What To Expect
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager. They will be responsible for developing, improving, and optimising manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, quality enhancement, and the successful introduction of new processes and equipment into production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identification, planning, implementation and documentation of new processes and equipment
Driving and implementation of Continuous improvement culture for manufacturing facility / business
Ensuring all processes and are maintained and kept to all current safety standards.
Driving improvements to manual and/or machine based processes
Developing and maintaining measures of equipment and process performance
Supporting training in new processes and equipment
Project managing new equipment or new process implementation
Produce, monitor and justify CAPEX requests
Design of small to medium items of equipment, production aids and tools
Identifying & Implementing improvements to plant, equipment and buildings to relevant standards and requirements
Identification, selection and development of new suppliers/ contractors for associated activities
Job Profile
Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
Works on small projects or portions of larger projects
Performs moderate design tasks.
Prepares portions of project documents.
Edits specifications.
Performs research and investigations
Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.
Keys to Success
Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Requirements and Preferred Skills
2-4 years of experience in a process engineering, manufacturing, or production engineering environment (ideally within continuous or high-volume manufacturing)
Typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts e.g. HNC in a relevant Engineering subject
A greenbelt qualification in 6 Sigma, or equivalent Continuous improvement qualification
Travel
As Required
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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