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Supplier Quality Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
United States, Maryland, Elkton
100 Airport Road (Show on map)
May 12, 2026
About the Role We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Elk Mills 1 location Procurement Team. In this role, you will own the technical relationship and quality of raw materials entering EM1 from suppliers and contract manufacturers, working in close partnership with the Strategic Category Manager to drive supplier alignment, category strategy, and continuous improvement. This involves driving and prioritizing initiatives, issue resolution, supporting quality metrics/scorecards, quality agreements, supplier corrective action requests, supplier waivers, raw material specification development, supporting trials, audits and development of SOP/process surrounding supplier quality, stability and capability. This position will be located in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Pay and Benefits: $105,000 - $145,000 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 atwww.gore.com/careers/benefits Responsibilities Primary technical interface with Suppliers/Contract Manufaturers/Procurement/Engineering/R&D/NPD/Quality/Manufacturing Partner with Platform Leadership, Process and Quality Engineers to identify and drive improvement opportunities with suppliers and contract manufacturers to meet business needs Drive resolution of supplier non-conformances and manage disposition of on hold material and rework activities Support the development of new suppliers using quality management system/procedures by leading the technical and sustainability assessment of suppliers Support R&D on new raw material development or on developments with commercial raw components Owns raw material specifications Drive resolution of raw material issues with suppliers. Communicate and report any identified quality or performance concerns to Strategic Sourcing Category Managers, Procurement Specialists and appropriate leadership Drive product performance reviews from a raw material perspective with supplier trend analysis & reviews Communicate clearly and influence internal partners Champion of the technical work for resolving supplier change control requests/re-commercialization of raw materials, identifying quality issues and opportunities for supplier improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Minimum of 5 years of work experience in quality and/or engineering within manufacturing Demonstrated experience with quality tools such as Management of Change, Non-conformances, Customer Complaints, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests Strong root cause and problem-solving skills with a detail focused mindset Experience with process validation and risk analysis of process changes An analytical, task-oriented mind, methodical thinker Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams along with managing multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners Ability to analyze supplier performance metrics and influence continuous improvement methodologies Ability to travel up to 15% Desired Qualifications Chemical or dispersion experience 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.