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Manufacturing Equipment Support Engineer

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
United States, Maryland, Elkton
Aug 07, 2025
About the Role We are looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Support Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will drive mechanical equipment design projects aligned with business needs and sustain new and existing process equipment. You will support operations through trouble shooting and implementation of solutions as a project leader and core team member. This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Pay and Benefits: $85,000 - $176,000 per year Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics. 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 Design new manufacturing equipment and upgrades to existing equipment to meet processing requirements Understand product fitness for use to ensure equipment is capable of reliably meeting all customer specifications and requirements Lead and support complex equipment design projects from design/specification phase through qualification phase Sustain new and existing manufacturing equipment to ensure reliability and product quality are maintained Manage external suppliers to procure equipment, parts and service Leverage Gore tools and project practices when leading and supporting projects Collaborate with skilled trades to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment to original or improved performance Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree Minimum 3 years professional work experience in a manufacturing environment as an Engineer Proven history of documenting and communicating work effectively Working knowledge of general machining and manufacturing practices, materials selection, system design and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Demonstrated ability to use 3D and 2D design software to create documentation for the manufacturing of equipment and equipment modifications (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent design software) Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, support and prioritize multiple projects around daily tasks Demonstrated ability to work with a cross functional team, and influence decisions to align with business needs Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical groups (written and verbal) Ability to travel up to 10% based on project needs Desired Qualifications Experience with thermoplastic extrusion or PTFE processing and processing equipment Knowledge of regulated manufacturing and clean room environments 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. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact