Quality Engineer

at  WL Gore Associates

About the Role: At Gore, we look at the world and see endless possibilities to improve life. What are the possibilities that you can bring to Gore? We are looking for experienced Quality Engineers to join various teams in Fabrics, Performance Solutions as well as Medical in the Newark, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland area. As a Quality Engineer at Gore, you will be involved in the hands-on evaluation of materials, designs, processes, tests, and products throughout the product life cycle.
This position will be located at one of our facilities in Maryland or Delaware, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assure product quality across the supply chain by evaluating non-conforming material, identify and resolve quality issues, and implement process/product changes
• Partner cross-functionally, both internally and externally, to understand fitness-for-use requirements and drive the specification development of new and derivative products
• Evaluate, select, and validate components and materials from various potential supply sources
• Champion risk-based decision making based on deep technical and historical knowledge
• Identify and monitor key product performance measures and drive improvement
• Develop test methods and fixtures to evaluate components, product designs, and materials
• Validate test methods and products, and develop visual standards and sampling plans
• Embed statistical techniques in execution of all phases of experimentation
• Document work via reports, technology notebooks, and the quality system
• Gain an understanding of product processing and manufacturing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment post-graduation with demonstrated experienced applying engineering fundamentals
• Experience with designing and implementing methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection (for example - design of experiments (DOE), validation (IQ/OQ/POQ/PQ), & SPC/SQC
• Demonstrated ability to document, communicate, and present technical bodies of work
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and champion multiple projects concurrently from development to completion against agreed upon timelines and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence cross-functional teams, as well as work independently
• Demonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking to identify critical issues and failure modes, creating a framework of action to address these issues and assess root cause and improve product performance
• Ability to make risk-based choices (for example, use of tools such as FMEA, FTA, contingency planning)
• Ability to make data-based choices (for example, use of statistical analysis)
• Ability to build depth in product knowledge across the supply chain in order to develop or improve product quality and/or specifications
• Ability to travel up to 10%

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General understanding of quality systems, documentation, and methodologies (for example, GMP, ISO 9001, APQP, House of Quality, etc.)
• Experience in applying statistical analysis to trending, improvements, and troubleshooting
• Experience building depth in product knowledge across the supply chain in order to develop or improve product specifications
  Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
  What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
  We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
  We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
  Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
  Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
  Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
  Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

• Assure product quality across the supply chain by evaluating non-conforming material, identify and resolve quality issues, and implement process/product changes
• Partner cross-functionally, both internally and externally, to understand fitness-for-use requirements and drive the specification development of new and derivative products
• Evaluate, select, and validate components and materials from various potential supply sources
• Champion risk-based decision making based on deep technical and historical knowledge
• Identify and monitor key product performance measures and drive improvement
• Develop test methods and fixtures to evaluate components, product designs, and materials
• Validate test methods and products, and develop visual standards and sampling plans
• Embed statistical techniques in execution of all phases of experimentation
• Document work via reports, technology notebooks, and the quality system
• Gain an understanding of product processing and manufacturin