Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer V, you will lead large-scale engineering programs and define manufacturing strategies focused on recapitalization, capital investment planning, and operational capability across the Americas. This role operates at a highly strategic level, requiring deep expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior leadership. You will lead complex, high-risk projects and programs while setting direction for engineering execution and long-term manufacturing capability. The role is centered on enterprise-level manufacturing engineering including capital strategy, process innovation, system integration, and performance optimization. You will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, guiding investment decisions, and driving alignment across multiple sites and functions. You will partner closely with senior leadership, plant leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure engineering strategies align with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 11–15 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or related environment
• Deep expertise in manufacturing engineering, capital projects, and process/system design
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact programs and influence organizational direction
• Strong business acumen and ability to align engineering with strategic objectives
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including executive-level interactions
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in area of specialization

Responsibilities

• Leads large, complex recapitalization programs and capital initiatives with significant scope, risk, and business impact
• Defines project strategies, execution approaches, and resource allocation
• Aligns engineering initiatives with division-level objectives and long-term business goals
• Establishes direction for manufacturing systems, equipment standards, and process capabilities
• Anticipates business, technology, and operational changes and drives proactive improvements
• Develops innovative engineering solutions to address complex and evolving challenges
• Solves unique, complex problems with broad organizational impact using conceptual and innovative thinking
• Leads development of new processes, technologies, or engineering practices
• Drives continuous advancement of manufacturing capabilities
• Communicates complex concepts and influences senior leaders and executives to drive alignment and decisions
• Makes authoritative recommendations that significantly impact business performance
• Balances competing priorities and sets direction across programs and initiatives
• Serves as a recognized subject matter expert within the organization
• Provides technical leadership, consultation, and guidance to engineering teams and leadership
• Leads and mentors engineers across multiple levels
• Drives development and standardization of engineering processes, tools, and best practices
• Ensures alignment of manufacturing engineering practices across sites and regions
• Influences long-term capability development and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Full-Time
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is/is not provided
• 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 + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior