Supplier Quality Assurance

About the Role: We are looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance associate to join our Fabrics Quality team. In this role, you will own the supplier quality relationship for a specific supplier or category of materials. This involves driving and prioritizing initiatives, issue resolution, metrics/scorecards, quality agreements, supplier corrective action requests, supplier waivers, raw material specification development, audits, and development of SOP/process surrounding supplier quality.

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.

Pay and Benefits:

• $80,000 - $111,000 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:

• Perform supplier qualification activities including conducting audits, working with suppliers to help them understand quality requirements and close gaps in their quality systems or processes
• Drive supplier risk assessment evaluation, developing mitigation plans, and their execution for quality supply chain risks during commercialization phase in partnership with a cross-functional team
• Perform supplier-related activities such as defining performance metrics, completing and 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
• Ensurethat execution within the Supplier Management processes (evaluation,selection, and monitoring) iseffective, efficient, andcompliant

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' work experience in quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience with quality processes such as NC, SCAR, MOC
• Demonstrated experience with problem solving skills and tools
• Proven experience working effectively in team situations and as an individual contributor
• Experience driving projects to successful completion
• Experience performing internal, external, or supplier audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrated networking and influencing skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel at least 15%, including international travel

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Lead Auditor certificateand/or ASQ Supplier Quality Professional Certification (CSQP)
• Experience in textiles industry

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC *1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC *1255a.

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 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

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 an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 covered 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 U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions atgore.com/careers/contact