Quality Assurance Professional
Req Id: 2422
State/Province: Maryland
City: Elkton
Business: Gore Fabrics
Category: Supply Chain
Sub-Category: Quality
Experience Level: Experienced
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Posting Start Date: 10/28/26
Posting End Date: 11/12/26
Pay and Benefits:- $90,000 - $110,000 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- Provide guidance and interpretation on quality management system requirements, processes, and practices to support effective and compliant operations.
- Lead or support quality initiatives aligned with business and quality priorities.
- Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
- Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits, including audit preparation, follow-up, and corrective-action activities.
- Lead and facilitate structured problem-solving and continual-improvement activities using tools such as root cause analysis, process mapping, and Kaizen.
- Collaborate with and influence manufacturing and cross-functional teams to prevent, investigate, and resolve quality issues.
- Translate applicable quality standards and requirements into effective procedures, practices, and behaviors.
- Develop, coordinate, and support quality-related training requirements, assignments, and activities.
- Develop clear, evidence-based technical rationales that document background, supporting information, risk considerations, and conclusions.
- Originate, review, and approve controlled documents and changes to ensure accuracy, completeness, clarity, and compliance with established requirements.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field, OR equivalent industry training/certification in Lean manufacturing methods and tools such as structured problem solving or Lean Six Sigma.
- Minimum of 5 years of Quality, Engineering, or Quality Assurance experience, including at least 2 years supporting compliance with GMP, ISO, or applicable international regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing quality data and performance trends to identify issues, prioritize improvement opportunities, and initiate and successfully drive corrective and continual-improvement projects to completion.
- Experience conducting or supporting internal, external, or supplier audits, including reviewing documentation, interviewing process owners, documenting findings, and supporting corrective actions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis using tools such as process mapping, 5 Whys or fishbone analysis.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated behavior that models the Gore culture to achieve an inclusive environment and exceptional business results.
- Demonstrated networking and influencing skills; ability to collaborate and influence effectively across a broad range of associates spanning varied disciplines and responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to organize, analyze, and clearly present quality information.
- Ability to travel at least 5%.
Desired Qualifications- Certified Lead Auditor Certificate and/or Quality Professional Certification.
- Experience with Lotus Notes QSI or Achiever+ / ETQ / SAP.
- Experience in Chemical Industry.
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.
What We OfferOur 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
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