Mechanical Engineer

Gates Corporation • Siloam Springs, AR

18d • 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience or PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

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