Job Category: Engineering 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 Gates has an immediate opening for a VP, Product Development and Engineering, leading product development and engineering teams in support of Gates' global product life cycles and NPIs. This key leadership position is responsible for the creation and development of both global and regional roadmaps to enable consistent and targeted constructions, materials, and procedures. The role extends across multiple product lines, including hoses, belts, couplings and pulleys. This position is both strategic and tactical, with the select individual driving profitable growth with creative and value-add solutions that leverage knowledge of end markets, the competitive landscape, and customer needs to optimize Gates' product portfolio. This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader to take their career to the next level with a market leader known around the world for innovation in materials science. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develops and implements product development roadmaps for belts, hoses, couplings, and pulleys. Regularly reports on the status and progress of the teams and projects. Identifies risks and gaps to projects and mitigations to ensure successful and timely launches. * Provides an understanding of industry and customer trends to define multi-year roadmaps that anticipate development requirements and product functionality. Stays aware of progress in materials and process development groups to promote alignment. * Provides problem solving support, whether technical or coordination with other groups, to enable successful outcomes to development or production challenges. Manages changes to ensure that they are compliant with company and industry requirements. Maintains product conformance to industrial specifications and customer requirements. * Enables and promotes an inclusive culture of learning and development, with a proactive approach to talent management and career advancement. * Aligns and maintains alignment of global product lines to common standards. Ensures that regional products are aligned to expectations of the specific regions. * Provides a source of technical and roadmap communication to internal and external groups and stakeholders to the product lines.