Engineer I, Quality

Location: Lalru, India

DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are searching for a Dynamic Candidate who possesses the technical skills to operate effectively in a matrix environment and have confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style, proven track record / achievement. We are only shortlisting driven, resilient, enterprising, agile and motivated individual who wants to be part of a growing company.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible for executing incoming material quality control, ensuring all process and product parameter optimization strategies and actions plans to meet the business objectives together with Regional functional leaders (i.e. Innovation, Operations, Finance, HR, IT and Supply Chain) to achieve overall organization’s objectives. In addition to this role would have to liaise with Multi-discipline team including support functions, to delight our Internal Stakeholders

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, manage Quality Control of daily production output activities and support the team to achieve the customer demand as per production plan. The role shall carry out tactical activities and support plant performance goals. In addition, it is to support key tasks, including SQDCME, aligned with Regional vision and aspirations.

The assigned territories include Fluid Power Plant Lalru in India.

The Employee’s specific responsibilities will fall into three primary areas:

Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

• Ensure product quality standards are met by performing regular product inspections, testing, and audits.

• Maintain detailed records of quality control inspections, tests, and audits, ensuring accurate documentation for traceability.

• Provide training and support for production teams on quality procedures and best practices.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for production processes to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Investigate quality issues and non-conformances, conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions.

• Coordinates in plant product & Process auditing functions and maintains records.

• Complete Process quality reviews on a regular basis including daily, weekly & monthly management reviews.

Accountability #3: People

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and product design, to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the lifecycle of a product.

• Assist in resolving customer complaints related to quality issues, performing failure analysis and corrective actions.

• Work with the teams to resolve quality issues (both in house & external) through problem solving approach.

• Cross training employees to maximize flexibility as per cross training plan.

• Ensure employees follow & act as per the company’s policy as defined in the employee manual.

• Ensure the new join people are trained for the duration defined in the new recruit DOJO training program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Typically requires a college or university degree in engineering

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.

• Performs standard computations or analysis.

• Prepares drawings and visual aids.

• Observes construction activities.

• Performs basic survey work.

• Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.

• Interacts with other staff

• Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience

Keys to Success

• Acquires limited knowledge and develops basic skills.

• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

• No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for own contribution

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 0-1 year(s) of experience

• Typically requires a bachelor degree in engineering or the equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.

• Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge, and behavior.

• Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth.

• Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent operates as a Individual Contributor & reports to the Quality Manager and supports him to achieve the business objectives of the company.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Requires a bachelor education in Engineering or Diploma

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance, quality control, or related roles, preferably in the manufacturing industry .

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels and good presentation skills.

• Math and basic computer usage skills

• Good problem-solving skills

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, HSE standards & Quality standards.

• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices, quality technique such as Lean and 6-Sixma methodology.

• Able to make effective decisions under pressure.

• Able to work to deadlines and a willingness to work flexibly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.