Director, Product Development & Engineering, Fluid Power Couplings

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Salary

$171K-$200K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$102,662 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+5.4% - Faster than average

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Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Product Management aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Product From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Director, Product Development & Engineering, Fluid Power Couplings Job Location (Country/Region) 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. 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? Position Summary The Director of Fluid Power Couplings leads Gates Corporation's global strategy, development, and lifecycle management of fluid power coupling products. This position ensures the design, engineering, testing, approval, and continuous improvement of cost‑effective, high‑performance couplings that support Gates' hydraulic, industrial hose systems, spanning spiral, wire braid, and textile-reinforced technologies. The leader in this role drives innovation, global standardization, and product excellence while partnering cross‑functionally with regional and global product management, manufacturing, global operations, quality, and customers across First‑Fit and Aftermarket channels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Product Development & Engineering Leadership Lead and direct the global engineering organization responsible for fluid power couplings, ensuring best-in-class product performance, quality, reliability, and cos

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