Quality Professional

**About Us**:Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.

This position will be located at our facility in Putzbrunn, Bavaria, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.*

**Responsibilities**:

- Key contact person for the Clean Energy group on all questions relating to product quality and the manufacturing processes of the plant in Japan
- Understand the requirements of European customers in the clean energy market for product quality and manufacturing processes of our products
- Collaborate with our colleagues at the manufacturing plant in Japan, to align customer requirements with the quality management system and their manufacturing processes
- Key contact for quality requirements of European customers for our plant in Japan
- Assisting our contract manager in reviewing quality assurance agreements and negotiations with customer
- Planning and execution of on-site and supplier audits in/for the plant in Putzbrunn, with preparation and follow-up as well as the reporting
- Supporting our quality management representative in improving quality management processes

**Required Qualifications**:

- Degree in a technical discipline or comparable qualification with at least 5 years of work experience in an industrial environment
- Knowledge of the quality management standards ISO9001/IATF16949 as well as relevant guidelines of the automotive industry associations VDA/AIAG.
- Qualification of a 2nd party auditor as well as initial experience with on-site and supplier audits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
- Interest in designing processes, navigating through uncertainties, and an independent way of working
- Team-orientated collaboration style with local and global teams
- Willingness to cooperate with customers and suppliers directly
- Willingness to travel, - also outside Europe (5-20%), depending on demand

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Experience in the Automotive Industry would be an advantage
- Experience with Japanese culture and/or language would be preferable
- Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at +49 (0)89 4612 2800 or toll-free at +800 4612 2800.

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