Quality Professional

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position will be located in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. You will have the opportunity to work independently with minimal direction while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of supplier quality, engineering, or quality assurance experience, with a minimum 2 years supporting compliance to GMP, ISO, or international regulatory requirements
• Experience planning, conducting, and supporting internal, external, or supplier audits, including documentation of findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification
• Proven ability to independently manage supplier-related activities, including establishing and monitoring performance metrics, evaluating supplier scorecards, assessing risk, developing mitigation plans, identifying trends, making risk-based recommendations, and driving continuous improvement, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and internal corrective actions from initiation through closure, while coaching and mentoring on corrective action requirements, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to proactively identify, mitigate, and minimize the impact of supply chain risks and disruptions
• Proven ability to lead moderately complex projects and initiatives, effectively prioritizing activities, managing timelines, and delivering results in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, networking, and influencing skills with the ability to build productive partnerships and drive alignment across multiple functional areas and organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel at least 15%, including international travel

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits
• Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
• Potential opportunities for ‘profit-sharing’