Process Engineer

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

Gore seeks an experienced Process Engineer for the Cherry Hill facility in Elkton, MD, to support daily operations, improve processes, and qualify materials for fit-for-use products. You will work on equipment sustainment, CAPA initiatives, and lifecycle optimization within a collaborative engineering team.

Responsibilities include DoE/SPC-based experiments, parameter control, risk assessments, and mentoring others, with medical/dental/vision benefits starting Day 1 and a comprehensive rewards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 3+ years hands-on manufacturing experience
• Experience documenting and communicating work effectively
• Apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools to development and troubleshooting
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines across functions
• Independent work style with strong teamwork and cross-functional influence
• Identify critical issues and perform risk-based decisions
• Willingness to travel up to 5%

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 CAPA
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis, considering safety, quality, cost, ergonomics, and environmental performance
• Monitor and control critical process parameters to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements
• Design and execute experiments using DoE and SPC to develop, optimize, and validate processes
• Lead and support process and equipment initiatives across lifecycle, including Innovation scale-up and validation
• Develop, document, and communicate technical plans, risk assessments, procedures, and results per quality system
• Apply disciplined project management practices with coaching and mentorship
• Pursue ongoing engineering development through formal Gore training and leadership support

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team in the Performance Solutions Intermediates Supply Group at the Cherry Hill facility in Elkton, Maryland. 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 will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

• $85,000 - $135,000 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

• 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
• 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
• Continuously develop your engineering skills through formal training provided by Gore and coaching/mentoring provided by your leaders and teammates

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 assess root cause, including effective risk‑based decision making
• Demonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking to navigate technical and project uncertainties
• Ability to travel, as needed, up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with web handling
• Experience working with Lean manufacturing tools
• Experience working within SAP

This position requires access to export‑controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(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 §1255a.

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