W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Design Engineer - Aortic

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with 4 years of experience, or Master's degree with 2 years of experience.
  • Proficient in CAD software like Solidworks or CREO.
  • Familiarity with R&D development cycles and design review processes.
  • Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem-solving techniques.
  • Experienced in applying engineering evaluation methods such as tolerance analyses and material assessments.
  • Background in developing compliant product specifications with ASME standards and GD&T.
  • Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design and commercialize medical devices using DFMA principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop design concepts into detailed products.
  • Document design processes while adhering to industry standards and quality systems.
  • Work with legal on intellectual property protections and invention disclosures.
  • Deliver comprehensive design packages including specifications and analyses.
  • Communicate technical requirements and inspection needs to suppliers.
  • Support product lines through design changes and compliance inputs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program.
  • Flexible benefits promoting overall well-being.
  • Associate Stock Ownership Plan participation.
  • Potential profit-sharing opportunities.
Full Job Description
Design Engineer - Aortic

Req Id: 1837

State/Province: Arizona

Business: Gore Medical Products

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 6/26/26

Posting End Date: 7/11/26

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and commercialize innovative medical devices and accessories, leveraging new and existing technologies, while incorporating Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles (DFMA). Drive and participate in structured design reviews and act as a formal technical reviewer within the Quality System where appropriate.
  • Work as a new product development core team member to generate design concepts and develop them into detailed product designs that meet Design Input Requirements and stakeholder needs, scoping design work in collaboration with cross-functional partners and driving risk reduction efforts to deliver on project priorities and timelines.
  • Drive and document design development efforts using good engineering practices (e.g. research, design and execution of experiments, tolerance analysis, etc.) within a quality system, including incorporating existing industry and regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 10993, 21 CFR Part 820, ASME Y14.5) into design requirements, contributing to the standardization of best practices, templates, and design engineering tools within the function.
  • Document designs and concepts for patent or trade secret protection, collaborating with legal/IP functions to submit invention disclosures when appropriate.
  • Maintain and grow expertise in core design skills (e.g., CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA), pursue relevant certifications (e.g., CSWP, ASME GDTP, CAM-F) and develop an understanding of medical device core material sets and manufacturing methods (e.g., forming, additive, and subtractive manufacturing)
  • Deliver design packages which include specifications, tolerance analyses, CAD models, material sets, summaries of the performance, and analyses, data, and rationales supporting the design choices.
  • Represent the technical needs of the device design and inspection requirements to suppliers.
  • Support commercial product lines through technology transfers, design changes, specification updates and improvements, and input on CAPAs, NCRs, or other areas where the design may be impacted.
  • Apply structured problem-solving techniques to determine root cause for non-conforming products and design issues (e.g., raw materials, components, assemblies, and systems).
  • Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of the portfolio of Gore device designs, capabilities, materials, and manufacturing methods to incorporate best practices and support standardization.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, etc.) with 4 years of design experience, or Master's degree in Engineering with 2 Year of design experience
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, CREO, Rhino/Grasshopper, etc.)
  • Experience with R&D development cycles and participating in technical design reviews, either providing technical input or incorporating feedback on design outputs
  • Experience with data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving techniques to determine root cause and identify countermeasures
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering evaluation methods, such as tolerance analyses, material assessments, and performance testing, that inform design direction
  • Demonstrated experience developing and documenting product specifications in compliance with ASME standards and applicable quality system requirements, including the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Demonstrated ability to complete projects per quality system requirements that balance customer service, fitness for use, manufacturability, and time to market
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to foster an inclusive environment that engages and empowers fellow Associates
  • Ability to travel up to 10%


Desired Qualifications

  • Software skills (e.g. Solidworks CSWA or CSWP, ABAQUS, Python, Rhino, Grasshopper, Simpleware, JMP statistical analysis)
  • Experience with nitinol stent design, catheter design, injection molded component design, prototyping, manufacturing, and/or testing
  • Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills and apply them to product development activities with significant technical uncertainties and tight timelines


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


Information at a Glance

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in advanced materials and products. The company was founded in 1958 by Wilbert L. Gore and Robert W. Gore and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. W. L. Gore & Associates is known for its innovative products, including Gore-Tex fabric, which is used in outdoor clothing and footwear. The company also produces medical devices, electronic components, and industrial products. W. L. Gore & Associates has operations in over 30 countries and is a privately held company.
Learn more about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$3.8 billion

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