Job Description

About Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.

About the Industry: Saving lives and improving the quality of life for patients is at the core of everything we do. This meaningful work gives purpose to our lives and inspires us to create solutions that make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more at gore.com/products/industries

About the Role: Are you a Process Engineer looking for a collaborative work environment where your unique contributions will help manufacture products that improve life? We are looking for Process Engineers to join various teams in our Medical Products Division in Flagstaff, Arizona and Core Technology Division in Flagstaff, Arizona. As a Process Engineer you can contribute to many areas of a product\xe2\x80\x99s lifecycle, which may include Manufacturing, Product Development, or a Technology Platform.

This position will be located at our facilities in Flagstaff, Arizona, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.*

Responsibilities:

• Providing process design and support for the manufacturing of new and existing products
• Understanding critical process parameters to ensure the process reliably delivers a fit for use product that meets all specifications and customer requirements
• Support and implement new equipment design, development, and validation
• Applying formal problem-solving techniques to determine root cause, troubleshooting non-conforming products, raw materials, and components, and developing and implementing corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans
• Identifying and addressing opportunities to continuously improve our products and processes; and assess for regulatory, quality, ergonomic, safety, environmental, and cost impact
• Driving a wide range of process projects throughout the development cycle: development, scale-up, validation, and improvement
• Planning and executing technical work using statistical techniques including Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of hands-on engineering work experience
• Experience applying structured problem solving approach (such as 8D, 8-Step, DMAIC or PDCA) that drives root cause analysis using 5-Why, Why Trees, and Fishbone analysis
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools to development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and drive multiple projects concurrently from development to completion against agreed upon timelines and deliverables
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team, including influencing across functions
• Ability to identify critical issues and failure modes, creating a framework of action to address these issues and assess root cause including effective risk-based decision making
• Ability to document, communicate, and present technical bodies of work
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a Regulated Industry
• Experience coaching or mentoring
• Experience with quality systems, documentation, and methodologies (for example, GMP, ISO 9001, APQP, House of Quality, etc)

*Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore\xe2\x80\x99s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. Locations not eligible for new remote work arrangements include: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).

What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, health & well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

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.

Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at

W. L. Gore & Associates