Sr. Material Development Engineer

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We are seeking a Senior Materials Development Engineer to join our Innovation Group in Columbia, Missouri. The successful candidate will assist in the development of new reinforcement materials for our belts and hoses, and provide support for existing materials and products.

Requirements

• Design, process, and test reinforcement materials used in manufactured rubber goods (MRGs).
• Support and lead the development of new products to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner.
• Organize & follow lab and production trials, including coordinating support team (Quality, Operations, Lab, Continuous Improvement, etc.)
• Interpret test results based on underlying material principles
• Collect and analyze information on new materials or new suppliers and work closely with suppliers to maintain competitive advantage.
• Communicate with purchasing and key suppliers to anticipate and resolve raw material supply continuity issues.
• Investigate and resolve work-in-progress product or material problems.
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in products and/or materials.
• Write technical reports
• Analyze and interpret data
• Explain complex, difficult and/or sensitive information
• Develop & implement new or modified test methods

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance