Quality Engineer

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Innovation team, driving APQP deliverables per AS9145 and embedding quality early in product development.

The role focuses on translating new technologies from concept to scalable production, ensuring robust risk management and successful handoff to manufacturing. Hybrid work is available, with a total rewards package including Day 1 medical, dental and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3 years of product, process, or manufacturing quality across the product lifecycle.
• Experience applying structured quality planning, risk assessment, and validation methods (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Knowledge of quality systems (AS9100 or IATF16949) and lifecycle-based quality practices.
• Knowledge of statistical methods for risk assessment, control, and decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data.
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate APQP activities aligned with AS9145 from Concept Development through Commercial Release, ensuring effective transition and handoff to Manufacturing and Quality Operations.
• Drive completion and effectiveness of core quality planning deliverables, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Risk Assessments, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Capability Studies, and PPAP documentation.
• Facilitate cross-functional risk assessments and reviews to identify, evaluate, and mitigate product and process risks throughout development and industrialization.
• Ensure alignment between product design, manufacturing capability, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements to enable robust and scalable product realization.
• Develop, validate, and implement quality assurance methods including test methods, inspection strategies, visual standards, sampling plans, and process controls to support product and process qualification.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), product verification and validation, process qualification, and launch readiness activities to ensure successful commercialization.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns, verify root-cause effectiveness, and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future designs and processes.
• Communicate quality expectations, risks, decisions, and outcomes to stakeholders and maintain appropriate documentation within the Quality Management System.

Skills

APQP

AS9145

Statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

Job description

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Experience Level: Experienced

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 10/20/26

Posting End Date: 10/27/26

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Innovation team supporting new product development. In this role, you will drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables in alignment with AS9145, ensuring quality and risk management are embedded early in product and process development. This Associate plays a key role in ensuring new technologies transition successfully from innovation to scalable production.

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

Pay and Benefits:

• $125,000 - $160,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
• 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

• Lead and facilitate APQP activities aligned with AS9145 from Concept Development through Commercial Release, ensuring effective transition and handoff to Manufacturing and Quality Operations
• Drive completion and effectiveness of core quality planning deliverables, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Risk Assessments, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Capability Studies, and PPAP documentation
• Facilitate cross-functional risk assessments and reviews to identify, evaluate, and mitigate product and process risks throughout development and industrialization
• Ensure alignment between product design, manufacturing capability, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements to enable robust and scalable product realization
• Develop, validate, and implement quality assurance methods including test methods, inspection strategies, visual standards, sampling plans, and process controls to support product and process qualification
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), product verification and validation, process qualification, and launch readiness activities to ensure successful commercialization
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns, verify root-cause effectiveness, and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future designs and processes
• Communicate quality expectations, risks, decisions, and outcomes to stakeholders and maintain appropriate documentation within the Quality Management System

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related technical field
• 3 years of product, process, or manufacturing quality across the product lifecycle
• Experience applying structured quality planning, risk assessment, and validation methods in product or process development (e.g., APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Knowledge of quality systems (AS9100 or IATF16949), applicable standards, and lifecycle-based quality practices
• Knowledge of statistical methods for risk assessment, control, and decision making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using statistical and technical data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, regions, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in dynamic environments
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within aerospace industry environments, preferably with at least 1 year supporting Wire and Cable processes
• Advanced applied knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and capability analysis
• Experience delivering First Article Inspection Reports and PPAP packages

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.

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.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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