About the Role

We are looking for experienced Process Engineers to join our Vascular Graft engineering team. In this role, you will support commercial manufacturing as part of a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are hiring 2 Vascular Graft Process Engineers. We are running a combined interview process for both positions. 

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. 

Responsibilities

• Sustain existing manufacturing lines, specifically the maintenance of manufacturing fixtures and equipment, and have a willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor (5-7 day operation).
• Ensure manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets by reducing costs, maximizing efficiency, and minimizing manufacturing loss
• Improve manufacturing processes by leveraging lean principles, good manufacturing practices and six sigma methodologies to reduce costs through the elimination of waste in the value stream
• Lead engineering projects and track project progress, present periodic status updates to key stakeholders and works to resolve obstacles
• Design and build fixtures, equipment and tools as needed to increase efficiency, ergonomics, safety and quality
• Collaborate with other engineers to analyze manufacturing/assembly issues and identify, test and implement the most effective solutions in a timely manner
• Conduct equipment and process validations, qualifications and verifications
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and other functional groups 
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and respectful team environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years experience in an engineering position supporting a manufacturing organization
• Demonstrated experience with continuous process improvement and applying lean manufacturing techniques 
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and statistical tools to development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities
• Ability to priortize, plan, and drive multiple projects concurrently from development to completion against agreed upon timelines and deliverables 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team, including influencing across functions (i.e. engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, quality, etc.)
• Ability to identify critical issues and failure modes, creating a framework of action to address these issues and assess root cause including effective risk-based decision making 
• Ability to document, communicate, and present technical bodies of work 
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a Regulated Industry and quality systems, documentation, and methodologies
• Proficient in CAD software, Servo and/or PLC applications 
• Passionate about driving deep technical knowledge in manufacturing equipment and associated processes to excel in troubleshooting and continuous improvement 

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.