Process Engineer

Company: W.L. Gore
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

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's lifecycle, which may include Manufacturing, Product Development, or a Technology Platform.

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide process design and support for the manufacturing of new and existing products
• Understand 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
• Apply formal problem-solving techniques to determine root cause, troubleshoot non-conforming products, raw materials, and components, and develop and implement corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans
• Identify and address opportunities to continuously improve our products and processes; and assess for regulatory, quality, ergonomic, safety, environmental, and cost impact
• Drive a wide range of process projects throughout the development cycle: development, scale-up, validation, and improvement
• Plan and execute technical work using statistical techniques including Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's 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)
      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
      
      Additional Information
      
      • Travel%: 10%
      • Shift: Day Job
      • Schedule: Full-time
      • Posting Date: Aug 25, 2023
        About Gore
        
        For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible - not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

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