Senior Process Engineer

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Experience Level: Experienced

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 10/8/26

Posting End Date: 12/4/26

About the Role

We are looking for Senior and Principal Process Engineers to join our engineering team supporting New Product Development and Process Capabilities. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment focused on implementing and improving manufacturing processes, capabilities, and device designs to meet business requirements and ensure robust, scalable solutions.

This posting is for roles supporting Aortic, Peripheral and Cardiac New Product Development and Crush/Load and Wrap/Laser Process Capabilities.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the transition of new products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods into production. Provide specialized technical support for existing manufacturing processes, equipment, or technologies within the engineer’s area of expertise when issues cannot be resolved through established production support channels. Support for critical or time-sensitive manufacturing issues may occasionally require flexibility outside standard working hours.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet performance targets by designing forsafety, quality, efficiency, cost, and capability. Utilize Lean manufacturing principles, good manufacturing practices (GMP), and problem solving methodologies to eliminate waste and variation.
• Specify, design, and/or implement manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and tools required to support the process.
• Understand critical process parametersof equipment and processto ensure the process reliably delivers a fit for use product that meets all specifications and customer requirements
• Effectively collaborate and influence cross-functionally to drive solutions and sustain performance
• Lead a range of projects from concept through implementation. Plan, create, and manage a work breakdown structure and timeline while communicating status to stakeholders
• Apply formal problem-solving techniques todetermineroot causeof equipment, process, and product relatedissues and non-conformances. Identify and implement effective and timely countermeasures.
• Conduct equipment and process validations, qualifications, and verifications in support of production and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or science with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience applying engineering fundamentals to develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and control products, processes, or technologies. Independently able to design experiments, analyze data, understand system interactions, and use structured approaches such as experimentation, validation, process control, or root cause analysis to drive decisions and improvements.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects with cross-functional impact, requiring coordination across multiple disciplines. Projects typically involve moderate ambiguity, significant stakeholder engagement, and measurable business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking to identify critical issues and failure modes utilizing structured problem solving approaches to define the problem and identify root cause.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple projects concurrently from concept to completion utilizing industry standard project management tools to deliver results against agreed upon timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to document, communicate, and present technical bodies of work
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence local cross-functional teams or areas through coaching, peer review, and input into technical strategy development.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar)
• Experience supporting New Product Development in a regulated environment utilizing design control framework
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience applying Lean methodologies

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.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible - not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

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. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore's values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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