What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Data Mangement Specialist position at Gates Corporation?
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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What To Expect
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located at our Columbia, MO facility, this role serves as a Product Data Management Specialist supporting our Materials Science and R&D teams.
This role supports materials innovation, regulatory compliance, and technical data management within our Materials Science team. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, laboratory teams, and suppliers to manage raw material specifications, regulatory documentation (SDS/REACH), and system data across Oracle and PLM platforms.
This position acts as a technical liaison between R&D, engineering, suppliers, and operations, ensuring accurate material data, regulatory compliance, and efficient change management processes.
Key Responsibilities (to Name a Few)
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
What To Expect
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located at our Columbia, MO facility, this role serves as a Product Data Management Specialist supporting our Materials Science and R&D teams.
This role supports materials innovation, regulatory compliance, and technical data management within our Materials Science team. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, laboratory teams, and suppliers to manage raw material specifications, regulatory documentation (SDS/REACH), and system data across Oracle and PLM platforms.
This position acts as a technical liaison between R&D, engineering, suppliers, and operations, ensuring accurate material data, regulatory compliance, and efficient change management processes.
Key Responsibilities (to Name a Few)
- Lead and coordinate the change management process for raw material specifications, both internally and with suppliers.
- Maintain and update raw material specifications and related databases to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
- Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, including material Where Used tracking and Chemicals of Concern coordination, including collaboration with EU REACH requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison with suppliers for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and material documentation.
- Act as the ERP (Oracle) subject matter expert, supporting: Item creation and setup Item costing Where Used analysis Data transfers between Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill) and Oracle
- Provide R&D laboratory system support, including: Lab order submissions Lab metric calculations, reporting, and data analysis
- Support cross-functional projects with Engineering and leadership, primarily utilizing Excel for reporting and process improvement initiatives.
- Post-secondary education is preferred
- Minimum 8 years of previous experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment-preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
- Strong in change management and documentation skills.
- Excellent planning and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Full-Time
- 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
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.