Mechanical Engineer

Gates Corporation • Siloam Springs, AR

35d • Onsite

About The Position

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 serve as a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer partners with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and day-to-day plant operations. This role provides engineering support for maintenance and production activities while assisting with capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. The Mechanical Engineer will bring a practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting plant operations, and helping implement improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• 2 + years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Basic project coordination and project support experience preferred
• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D
• Working knowledge of CAD software, including SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a hands-on approach to supporting plant operations

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations by partnering with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve technical challenges
• Assist with capital projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, installation support, startup activities, and project tracking
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency
• Aid in maintaining equipment documentation, engineering records, and spare parts information to support plant reliability
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to identify reliability improvements and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to support equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and project execution
• Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities utilizing tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies
• Provide engineering support for equipment modifications, upgrades, and overall plant improvement initiatives
• Assist in evaluating equipment performance and recommend practical solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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