Quality Professional

W. L. Gore & Associates; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Gore Fabrics is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Associate to join our Quality Assurance team in Elkton, Maryland, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on evaluating supplier quality, auditing external providers and partnering with internal teams to meet Gore’s stringent requirements.

You will manage supplier qualifications, risk assessments, and scorecards, driving continuous improvement and ensuring GMP/ISO compliance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• GMP/ISO compliance knowledge.
• Experience performing supplier audits (internal/External).
• Experience with supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Experience creating, managing and closing SCARs and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers and raw materials meet Gore requirements.
• Conduct supplier qualification activities and audits; guide suppliers on quality standards.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Create/evaluate supplier scorecards and monitor ongoing activities.
• Identify and implement supplier quality improvements across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve material problems and reduce impacts.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and CAPAs.
• Support incoming inspection activities as needed.

Skills

GMP/ISO compliance

Audits

Supplier risk assessment

SCAR management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Travel 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field

Job description

About The Role

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.

About The Role

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

• $65,000 - $80,000 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 2 years of supplier quality or quality assurance experience, with a minimum 2 years supporting compliance to GMP, ISO, or international regulatory requirements
• Experience performing internal, external or supplier audits
• Experience with supplier risk assessment evaluation and developing mitigation plans
• Proven ability to manage supplier-related activities such as defining performance metrics, completing/evaluating supplier score cards, monitoring activities, continuous improvement, etc.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams on material problems to reduce and/or eliminate impact on the supply chain
• Ability to create, manage and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and internal corrective actions
• Proven experience working effectively in team situations and as an individual contributor
• Demonstrated networking and influencing skills; ability to collaborate and influence effectively across a broad range of associates spanning varied disciplines and responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel 15%

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 certificate and/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.