Product Quality Manager
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Product Quality Manager to manage quality from end to end to support Gore Fabrics business.
This role will be located in Gore facility in Shenzhen, China.
- Ensure product is released on time and assist with assessing/resolving failures detected in the laboratory and manufacturing
- Coordinate or assist in resolving internal and supplier non-conformances; coordinate the customer complaint to resolve or improve the issue
- Partner with manufacturing to improve the product yield and support to resolve problems in production
- Engage with Supplier Quality to ensure all raw material specifications are completed prior to approving product launch; engage with Labware Admin to ensure all product setup is completed prior to approving product launch
- Engage in new product stage gate review, from quality representative to approve specs and samples, sign off risk / mitigation plan following the NPD Business Process
- Be consulted/partner with the business to obsolete products in the ERP System
- Partner with Supplier Quality to obsolete raw material specifications when a product is obsoleted
- Drive internal problem solving and improvement projects (Problem Solving Framework, kaizen events, process mapping) and Product Performance Review
- Support the continuous improvement of quality system ISO9001
- Be the super user for AP quality team to support digital systems/tools implementation
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering major (or other relevant applied science subject) is required
- Minimum of 8 years of Quality related experience
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams situationally, ability to influence others to drive change, work with cross function teams in a multi-culture environment
- Expertise in ISO 9001 or GMP quality management system, know how to establish quality system and proactively drive process improvement
- Track record of effective problem solving and statistical analysis
- Proficient written and oral English communication skills
- Ability to travel 10%
Desired Qualifications:
- Desired experience with product and process validation in continuous manufacturing
- Knowledge of Six Sigma or DoE or lean manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, initiate, and drive projects to completion (project management skills)
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.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
About Gore
For 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.