Industrial Engineer, Biosciences

About the Role: We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to join the Biosciences Operations Team. In this role you will be responsible for creating and refining processes that integrate people, systems, and information in support of regulated nonclinical research. As a member of the Operations Team, you will partner with other Biosciences Associates in a variety of roles and with our internal customers including scientists, engineers, technicians, operations, planning, quality assurance, finance, health and safety, and maintenance to support business objectives. You will also collaborate with other industrial engineers across the organization to share best practices and establish IE functional excellence.

This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Responsibilities:

• Apply industrial engineering fundamentals to improve processes and solve problems in a structured and pragmatic manner
• Partner with associates across Biosciences to define key performance metrics and create systems for monitoring performance
• Apply Lean principles to design, improve, and/or enhance business and quality system processes
• Partner with associates across Biosciences to identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes and capabilities, while coaching other associates on Lean methodology
• Improve quantitative decision making through use of data analytics and simulation modeling
• Support capacity planning and scheduling processes through data collection, capacity modeling, and analyzing and prioritizing improvements
• Lead cross functional projects to successful completion utilizing project management skillset
• Provide subject matter expertise and process ownership where needed
• Understand and adhere to nonclinical regulatory requirements and industry best practices during process improvement and problem-solving efforts
• Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Systems Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and visualization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on, creative problem solver with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence individuals and teams without direct organizational authority
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Six Sigma training or similar Lean principle based certification
• Experience working in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or another regulated environment
• Experience or knowledge in the utilization and integration of software (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps etc.) in creating or enhancing process improvements
  
  

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 at gore.com/careers/contact