Quality Leader - Elkton, United States - W.L. Gore & Associates

W.L. Gore & Associates

Verified Company

Elkton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Quality Leader to ensure that quality standards are met and to be accountable for the overall performance of the quality processes within the plant.

A significant focus for this leader will be developing the quality team, improving quality processes, and ensuring quality performance across multiple business units (Automotive, Electronics, Semiconductor Systems, Industrial).

This associate will also interact and partner with a global team of quality leaders.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Lead the team of associates supporting the quality management system, quality assurance, and quality engineering; provide coaching on overall development with emphasis on quality functional excellence
Define clear objectives and priorities of the local quality team in alignment with broader strategies, and ensure an effective organization, system, processes, and infrastructure to meet these objectives
Own and drive improvement in quality metrics at the plant level
Provide guidance, coaching, and influence cross functionally on quality related topics
Participate in the Plant Leadership Team to ensure process ownership for the qualityowned process groups (Nonconformance/CAPA, Document & Records, Change Control, and Audits)
Assure that products offered and supplied to customers conform to all contractual quality, technical, and customer requirements
Continuously improve the quality system and ensure certification to applicable quality standards (IATF 16949 and ISO 9001) is maintained
Work on project teams supporting the Gore Performance Solutions quality initiatives by initiating, driving, and managing effective change
Maintain external awareness of industry best practices

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related degree
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a quality, engineering, or operations role with increasing levels of responsibility and a demonstrated passion for quality
Experience with Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance/Quality Management work activities
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the ISO9001 (or comparable standards) with a demonstrated strength in Management of Change, Risk Assessment, and Corrective Actions
Excellent prioritization, planning, and organizational skills with proven track record of consistently finishing projects, producing results, and driving sustainment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully gain followership, lead teams, and enact organizational change
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
Ability to travel 5% to 10% with some international travel

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in IATF16949 quality systems strongly preferred

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

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 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.

We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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 U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.