W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Process Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$110K — $147K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 7+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong critical thinking skills for problem solving and continuous improvement
  • Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools
  • Proven track record of meeting timelines and deliverables
  • Effective documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing operations by monitoring process data and developing problem-solving action plans
  • Ensure processes deliver fit-for-use products meeting specifications and customer requirements
  • Utilize statistical techniques like Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) in technical work
  • Apply formal problem-solving techniques to address process and equipment issues
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to validate changes and scale up new products
  • Create procedures and provide training to technical and manufacturing teams
  • Document work through technical reports and quality systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting on Day 1 of employment
  • Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive benefits
  • Choice and flexibility in benefits promoting overall well-being
  • Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country
  • Potential opportunities for profit-sharing
Full Job Description
Process Engineer

Req Id: 2145

State/Province: Maryland

Business: Gore Fabrics

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: On-site

Posting Start Date: 8/26/26

Posting End Date: 9/10/26

Process Engineer

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About the Role

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be part of an engineering team focused on supporting our Fabrics supply chain. You will work hands-on in our manufacturing area to identify and drive opportunities for problem solving and continuous improvement in alignment with our plant goals centered around profitable growth.

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

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:
  • $110,000 - $147,000 per year
  • 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

  • Support daily operations in the manufacturing area by monitoring process data and metrics, investigating issues, and developing and executing on action plans for problem solving and continuous improvement
  • Understand critical process parameters to ensure the process reliably delivers fit for use products that meet all specifications and customer requirements
  • Plan and execute technical work using statistical techniques including Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Apply formal problem-solving techniques to determine root cause of process, product, and equipment issues and develop and implement corrective and preventative action plans
  • Partner cross-functionally to validate changes and scale-up new products
  • Create procedures and provide training and coaching to other technical and manufacturing associates
  • Document work via technical reports, presentations, and the quality system


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong history of leveraging critical thinking to drive problem solving and continuous improvement activities
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools to drive development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and drive work to completion against agreed upon timelines and deliverables
  • Proven history of documenting and communicating work effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team, including influencing across functions
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with lamination, coating, or imbibing processes
  • Experience with web handling
    This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC a71324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes US citizens, resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC a71255a.


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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