Quality Professional

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Total rewards package

Job summary

Gore Fabrics is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Associate to evaluate and monitor supplier quality systems for components, materials, and services.

Located in Elkton, Maryland with possible hybrid work. The role requires extensive QA experience with suppliers, audits, risk assessment, and driving continuous improvement. Benefits include Day 1 health coverage and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in supplier quality, engineering, or QA with at least 2 years supporting GMP/ISO/regulatory requirements.
• Experience planning, conducting, and documenting internal/external/audits with corrective actions.
• Ability to independently manage supplier activities and monitor performance metrics.
• Proven expertise in SCARs and corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers and raw materials meet Gore's requirements.
• Perform supplier qualification activities including audits and gap closing.
• Drive supplier risk assessment and mitigation in cross-functional teams.
• Define performance metrics and monitor supplier scorecards; continuous improvement.
• Create/close SCARs and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Support incoming inspection activities as needed.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Auditing

SCAR management

Quality systems

Risk assessment

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gore Fabrics is looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance Associate to join our Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will participate in the evaluation, qualification, and monitoring of Gore’s sourcing of externally provided components, supplies, and services. You will work in conjunction with development, manufacturing, procurement, raw materials, warehouse, and supplier teams to evaluate and monitor suppliers’ quality systems and performance to meet Gore’s requirements.

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

Pay and Benefits:

• $90,000 - $129,000 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

• Responsible for making sure our suppliers and the raw materials they provide meet all requirements
• Perform supplier qualification activities including conducting audits, working with suppliers to help them understand Gore Fabric’s quality requirements and close gaps in their quality systems or processes
• Drive supplier risk assessment evaluation, developing mitigation plans, and provide quality supply chain risks during commercialization phase in partnership with a cross-functional team
• Perform supplier-related activities such as defining performance metrics, completing/evaluating supplier score cards, monitoring activities, continuous improvement, etc.
• Use quantitative analysis to identify high-risk suppliers and develop strategies for mitigating risks in supplier quality systems
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams on material problems to reduce and/or eliminate impact on the supply chain
• Create and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and internal corrective actions
• Identify and drive implementation of supplier management continuous improvement changes in the quality-management system
• Perform incoming inspection activities as needed to support continuous supply

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5years of supplier quality, engineering,or quality assurance experience, with aminimum 2years supporting compliance to GMP, ISO, or international regulatory requirements
• Experience planning, conducting, and supporting internal, external,orsupplier audits, including documentation of findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification
• Proven ability toindependentlymanage supplier-related activities,includingestablishingand monitoringperformance metrics, evaluating supplier scorecards,assessingrisk,developing mitigationplans,identifyingtrends,making risk-based recommendations,and drivingcontinuous improvement, etc.
• Demonstratedexpertisein managingSupplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and internal corrective actionsfrominitiationthrough closure, whilecoaching and mentoringon corrective action requirements,root cause analysis,and continuous improvementmethodologies
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teamstoproactivelyidentify, mitigate, and minimize theimpactofsupply chainrisks anddisruptions
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teamstoproactivelyidentify, mitigate, and minimize theimpactofsupply chainrisks anddisruptions
• Proven ability to lead moderately complex projects and initiatives, effectively prioritizing activities, managing timelines, and delivering results in a dynamicenvironment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strongcommunication,networking,andinfluencing skillswith theability tobuildproductivepartnerships and drive alignmentacrossmultiple functional areas and organizational levels
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Officeapplications, includingWord, Excel,andPowerPoint
• Ability to travel at least 15%, including international travel

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field and/or industry training or certification(s) in Lean manufacturing methods/tools such as structured problem solving, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
• Certified Lead Auditor certificateand/or ASQ Supplier Quality Professional Certification (CSQP)
• Experience in chemical industry

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.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

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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