W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Process Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$75K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to document and communicate technical work effectively.
  • Experience using engineering fundamentals and statistical tools for optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Track record of managing multiple projects from development to completion on time.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, influencing across teams.
  • Skilled in identifying issues and developing frameworks for effective solutions.
  • Critical thinking skills to navigate technical uncertainties.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to support daily operations and maintain supply chain reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process and product issues through root cause analysis and CAPA development.
  • Drive continuous improvement using data analysis while considering safety and quality.
  • Monitor critical process parameters to ensure product consistency and specification compliance.
  • Design and conduct experiments for process development, optimization, and validation.
  • Lead lifecycle support initiatives, including innovation and optimization efforts.
  • Document and communicate technical plans and results in compliance with quality requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective immediately upon employment.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive benefits.
  • Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan available.
  • Potential for profit-sharing opportunities offered.
  • Relocation assistance may be provided.
Full Job Description
Process Engineer

Req Id: 1871

State/Province: Maryland

Business: Gore Performance Solutions

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 6/25/26

Posting End Date: 7/10/26

We are looking for an experienced process engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be part of an engineering team focused on supporting daily operations by helping to ensure reliable supply of fit for use products. Your daily activities may include manufacturing process improvement and modification, expansion of process capabilities, and further enhancement of material technology. You will also focus on ensuring a safe and cost-effective work environment. You will have opportunities to contribute to the installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of production and testing equipment, equipment layout, and workflow.

This role is located at one of our facilities in Elkton, Maryland with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance may be available.

Pay and Benefits:
  • $75,000 - $130,000 per year
  • Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
  • Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to support daily operations, equipment sustainment, and maintain a reliable supply chain
  • Troubleshoot process, equipment, materials, and product issues using structured root cause analysis; develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis, considering impacts to safety, quality, cost, ergonomics, and environmental performance
  • Monitor and control critical process parameters to ensure consistent delivery of products that meet specifications and customer requirements
  • Design and execute experiments using statistical methodologies (e.g., Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control) to develop, optimize, and validate processes
  • Lead and support process and equipment initiatives across the end of the lifecycle, including partnering with Innovation scale-up and validation, and driving ongoing optimization. Potential for support of Commercial Product Variant and Derivative Products
  • Develop, document, and communicate technical plans, risk assessments, procedures, and experimental results in compliance with quality system requirements
  • Apply disciplined project management practices to prioritize and execute work effectively while providing training, coaching, and technical guidance to team members


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment post-graduation
  • Proven history of documenting and communicating work effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools to development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and drive multiple projects concurrently from development to completion against agreed upon timelines and deliverables
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team, including influencing across functions
  • Demonstrated ability to identify critical issues and failure modes, creating a framework of action to address these issues and assessing root cause including effective risk-based decision making
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking to navigate technical and project uncertainties
  • Ability to trave up to 10%


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with supporting manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with web handling
  • Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Tools
  • Experience working within SAP


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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