Engineer II, Quality

Materion; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion in Westford, MA is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the QMS and manufacturing quality functions. You will strengthen ISO/AS9100 compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Sales, while also serving as backup to the Quality Manager. The role emphasizes auditing, process control, and aggressive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 QMS requirements and internal auditing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with SPC, GD&T, and structured problem solving tools.
• Experience with documentation control, calibration management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Support corrective action processes and root cause investigations (8D, 5 Why).
• Prepare and submit AS9100/FPAP validation materials and PPAP documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on process changes and new product introductions.
• Provide backup to the Quality Manager and lead cross-functional teams as needed.

Skills

ISO9001/AS9100 QMS knowledge

Internal auditing

Lean Six Sigma

APQP, FMEAs, SPC, GD&T

Problem solving & statistics

MS Word/Excel/MS Project proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Materion is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our rapidly growing Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings team located in Westford, MA. The Quality Engineer is a key contributor to the Quality team, supporting both the Quality Management System (QMS) and manufacturing quality functions. This role strengthens the team’s ISO compliance capabilities while supporting continuous improvement, customer requirements, and product quality. The Quality Engineer partners with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Sales to ensure processes and products consistently meet internal, regulatory, and customer requirements. The position also supports and serves as a backup to the Quality Manager as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

35% Quality Management System & ISO Compliance

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, coordinate external audits, and manage corrective actions through closure.
• Support document control, calibration management, change management, and nonconforming material processes.
• Develop and update quality procedures, work instructions, and standard operating processes.
• Train plant personnel on QMS processes, ISO requirements, and quality standards.
• Prepare QMS metrics and reports related to nonconformance trends, complaints, and system health.

35% Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Support corrective action processes using 8D, 5 Why, and other structured problem-solving tools.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and develop proactive improvements.
• Support root cause investigations, failure analysis, and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering during process changes and new product introduction.

25% Customer & Supplier Interaction

• Prepare and submit AS9100 FAI packages, PPAP documentation, and other validation materials.
• Support customer quality issues, including complaints, audits, and visits.
• Assist Sales, Operations, and Engineering with customer requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including discrepant material and supplier change requests.

5% Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as backup to the Quality Manager as needed.
• Provide indirect leadership to quality team members and support cross-functional project teams.
• Represent the Quality function on committees, project teams, and task forces.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 QMS requirements; internal auditing experience required.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement methodologies (certification preferred).
• Familiarity with APQP, FMEAs, SPC, GD&T, and structured problem-solving tools.
• Experience with SPC, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing skills in problem solving, statistics, manufacturing quality, and quality principles.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and MS Project or similar planning software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SPC tools, DOE, and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with ERP or QMS software systems preferred.

Salary range: $101,000.00 - 122,000.00* *The salary range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.