Product Development Engineer, Couplings

Gates Corporation • Centennial, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer is to design, develop, and test hydraulic couplings and connectors for fluid transfer applications. This includes optimizing designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional global teams to support the success of the product line.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in product design, development, prototype, and testing innovative solutions that meet performance functional and aesthetic requirements.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.
• Proficient in CAD (PTC Creo preferred).
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Strong clean sheet design experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills (SPC, FMEA, DOE).
• Hands-on approach to product design and development.
• Effective teamwork in a global, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hydraulic quick-disconnect coupling or mechanic design would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings for improved manufacturability and cost efficiency, particularly hydraulic quick disconnect.
• Develop and update global product design standards.
• Plan and manage projects with global teams, including schedules and business case execution.
• Oversee prototyping, validation testing, and forensic analysis.
• Provide technical documentation and support commercial teams.
• Apply engineering and Six Sigma tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE) for problem-solving and process improvements.

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 + 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree