Quality Engineer: Root-Cause & Process Improvement

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our engineering team in Flagstaff, Arizona. You will support manufacturing quality processes, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementations while ensuring operator safety and adherence to quality standards. The role involves collaborating with QA, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams, applying problem-solving methods, and driving continuous improvement in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with at least 1 year of hands-on engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Product Risk Management and analysis.
• Experience with structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, PDCA) to drive root cause.
• Strong documentation, communication, and presentation of technical work.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep product knowledge to support quality processes and CAPAs.
• Ensure compliance to ISO and global quality standards for product design and performance.
• Own quality design control deliverables and maintain Design History Files (DHF).
• Apply problem-solving techniques to determine root cause of non-conformances and implement CAPAs.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and assess regulatory, quality, safety and cost impact.
• Use statistical techniques to drive data-driven decisions and sampling plans.
• Provide technical support across Manufacturing, QA, and Regulatory functions.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and respectful team environment.

Skills

Quality engineering basics

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our engineering team in Flagstaff, Arizona. You will support manufacturing quality processes, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementations while ensuring operator safety and adherence to quality standards. The role involves collaborating with QA, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams, applying problem-solving methods, and driving continuous improvement in a diverse environment.