Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

W. L. Gore & Associates; Arizona; Hybride; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The role focuses on sustaining and improving processes, equipment, and product quality, with hands-on troubleshooting and cross‑functional collaboration. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, robust problem solving, and leading technical projects that deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum of 3 years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement.
• Strong application of engineering fundamentals and statistical tools for process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel up to ~5%.

Responsabilités

• Sustain existing manufacturing lines, including maintaining fixtures, equipment, and SOPs, with strong presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation, tracking progress and communicating status to stakeholders.
• Design, build, and provide input on fixtures, equipment, and tools to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing timely solutions.
• Conduct equipment and process validations and verifications in support of production and regulatory requirements.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Maintenance and Engineering to sustain performance.

Connaissances

Continuous improvement

Statistical methods

Process development

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

Lean

Six Sigma

Description du poste

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer 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 an experienced Process Engineer 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.

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‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to drive solutions and sustain performance
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team environment

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum of 3 years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement
• 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 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar)
• Applied experience using Lean, Six Sigma or other similar methodologies for process improvement
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands‑on ability troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing equipment