Gates

Mechanical Engineer

Gates$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
  • 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management experience or PMP certification preferred
  • Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE, 8D)
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple capital projects, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, and timeline
  • Own the full capital project lifecycle, including scope definition and installation coordination
  • Manage the lifecycle of plant tooling, from design to replacement planning
  • Support annual tooling budget forecasting by analyzing prior expenditures
  • Provide engineering support to production and maintenance teams, including troubleshooting and technical documentation
  • Partner with global sites for tooling initiatives and vendor coordination

Benefits

  • Full-Time position
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefits start the first day of the month after hire
  • Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation plus 8 sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Relocation support for qualified candidates moving to the Siloam Springs, AR area
Full Job Description
WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be a Mechanical Engineer.

The Mechanical Engineer is a hands-on technical leader who partners with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Product Development, and Maintenance teams to drive equipment performance, process efficiency, and cost-effective solutions across the facility. This role plays a critical part in supporting day-to-day operations while leading capital projects, tooling initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Our Mechanical Engineer will bring proactive, solutions-oriented approach to optimizing equipment reliability and manufacturing processes, while collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex challenges and improve overall plant performance.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

  • Lead and manage multiple capital projects (up to 10 concurrently), with annual project spend responsibility of approximately $1M, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, and timeline
  • Own the full capital project lifecycle, including scope definition, vendor selection and technical justification, installation coordination, equipment commissioning, and project closeout
  • Manage the full lifecycle of plant tooling, including design, specifications, procurement, documentation, drawing control, and replacement planning
  • Support annual tooling budget forecasting by analyzing prior-year spend and planning for future tooling needs
  • Provide tooling support across all major value streams, ensuring alignment with production and operational requirements
  • Deliver daily engineering support to production and maintenance teams, including troubleshooting, asset data, spare parts, and technical documentation
  • Partner with global manufacturing sites to support tooling initiatives, including tooling identification, drawing reviews, vendor coordination, repair solutions, and technical clarification


ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management experience or PMP certification preferred
  • Working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE, 8D)
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship


BENEFITS

  • Full-Time
  • 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, additionally 8 sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k): company matching up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Relocation support is available for qualified candidates open to relocating to the Siloam Springs, AR / surrounding area.

About Gates

Gates Industrial Corporation plc, based in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, which are used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. The company employs over 14,000 and has sales and manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Gates
Size
15,050 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.4 million
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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