Job Category: Engineering MATERIALS ENGINEER 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 Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The company has facilities around the world serving the automotive, industrial and Oil & Gas sectors. This position is part of the Engineering team, based in Cramlington Global Centre for Hose Manufacturing. WHAT TO EXPECT Working full-time from our Cramlington facility, the materials engineer will conduct research, specify, and select materials and/or technologies to facilitate the application of specific materials, supporting hose designs, optimizing production processes, and enhancing production efficiency. Key responsibilities: Assess and, if necessary, revise or develop materials for current hose designs and/or assemblies. Manage and maintain Material Data Sheets within the relevant system, ensuring they are up to date. Manage goods in approval and shelf-life extension program for raw materials Support post failure analysis activity. Support procurement and operations teams on sourcing and processing of raw material. Work closely with material lab technicians on active research and engineering projects.