Process Engineer (m/f/d) (Pleinfeld, BY, DE, 91785)

W.L. Gore & Associates
W.L. Gore & Associates

Pleinfeld, Germany

Posted on Aug 27, 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our technical team. In this role, you will collaborate with production and project teams to develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes for innovative assemblies used by international customers in demanding semiconductor and aerospace environments. Your responsibilities will span from identifying suitable cable assembly and testing processes to transferring prototypes into validated, scalable series production. You will also create and maintain the required documentation and standards. This role can suit both early-career engineers ready to grow into broader responsibilities and experienced engineers bringing deeper process expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, control, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure stable, repeatable, and capable operations
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product, process, equipment, and material issues
  • Identify technical risks and drive preventive actions to support robust manufacturing performance
  • Plan and execute validations for product, process, material, and equipment changes
  • Manage technical projects from planning through implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Apply statistical methods, data analysis, and structured experimentation to optimize process and equipment performance
  • Collaborate with production, product, and application engineering teams to support product development and series manufacturing
  • Specify, validate, and transfer equipment and processes into serial manufacturing
  • Create, maintain, and approve technical documentation, work instructions, process settings, and qualification records
  • Lead and implement automation efforts in a high-mix low-volume production environment

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field of study (STEM disciplines), for example Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Material Science or Industrial Engineering
  • Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a flexible, team-oriented mindset
  • Proactive, pragmatic, and self-directed approach to solving problems and delivering results
  • Systematic and analytical way of working, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in technical environments
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, processes, and subject matter
  • Basic knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis, and process optimization methodologies
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional experience or a proven track record in a manufacturing environment
  • Professional experience in the field of cable, cable assembly or printed circuit board production
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis and process optimization methodologies

This position requires access to information or items that are export controlled under U.S. law. Any offer will be conditioned upon Gore obtaining export control authorization for the candidate under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as required by the position.

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