Manufacturing Support Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking Process Engineers for its Flagstaff, Arizona facility to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality.

You will engage in hands-on troubleshooting, Lean/GMP/Six Sigma-driven improvements, and lead technical projects with measurable business impact. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work on-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and statistical tools for process development and troubleshooting.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet timelines.
• Capable of working independently and collaborating across functions.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and risk-based decision making.
• Clear technical communication for documentation and presentations.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel up to ~5%.

Responsibilities

• Sustain existing manufacturing lines; maintain fixtures, equipment, and SOPs with a strong presence on the floor.
• Apply Lean, GMP, and Six Sigma to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead engineering projects from concept to implementation; track progress and communicate status.
• Design or input on fixtures, equipment, and tools to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing timely solutions.
• Conduct equipment and process validations and verifications for production and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team environment.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Statistical tools

Project management

Independent & collaborative

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Hands-on manufacturing

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Process Engineers to join our engineering team supporting commercial manufacturing. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. Process Engineers play a critical role in ensuring stable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations. This includes hands-on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and leading technical projects that deliver measurable business impact.

About The Role

We are looking for Process Engineers to join our engineering team supporting commercial manufacturing. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. Process Engineers play a critical role in ensuring stable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations. This includes hands-on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and leading technical projects that deliver measurable business impact.

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Sustain existing manufacturing lines, including maintaining manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and standard operating procedures, with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. Process Engineers are expected to take ownership of manufacturing performance, which may occasionally require flexibility outside of standard working hours to support a 7-day operation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet performance targets by improving efficiency, reducing cost, and minimizing manufacturing loss by applying Lean manufacturing principles, good manufacturing practices (GMP), and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and variation.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, tracking progress, communicating status to stakeholders, and resolving obstacles.
• Design, build, and/or provide technical input on fixtures, equipment, and tools to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing effective, timely solutions.
• Conduct equipment and process validations, qualifications, and verifications in support of production and regulatory requirements.
• Partner cross-functional with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to drive solutions and sustain performance.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and respectful team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Strong application of engineering fundamentals and statistical tools for process development, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, delivering results against timelines and commitments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including influencing across functions
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply risk-based decision making
• Strong technical communication skills, including documenting and presenting technical work
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel up to ~5%

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement; applied experience using Lean, Six Sigma or other similar methodologies for process improvement
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar)