Process Engineer I

Materion; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion in Leesport, United States, is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance and manage the manufacturing process. You will focus on continuous improvement, develop plans for enhanced quality and cost-efficiency, and interact with both customers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate must possess a BS in Engineering and have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing setting. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to develop and execute improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute continuous improvement plans for the manufacturing process.
• Provide technical process support to operations and maintenance groups.
• Identify & implement process controls.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Technical process support

Process controls implementation

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial or related)

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Process Engineer uses engineering principles and techniques to maintain and improve the plant manufacturing process. The Process Engineer is continuous improvement focused on process quality and cost.

You Will Have the Opportunity to:

• Develop & execute continuous improvement plans for the manufacturing process
• Provide technical process support to the operations and maintenance groups including problem solving & troubleshooting.
• Identify & implement process controls.
• Maintain product standards and lead continuous improvement process to improve yield & performance.
• Investigate, develop, & implement manufacturing technologies including managing capital projects.
• Develop & maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Interact with customers & suppliers as the key process technical resource.

Education / Experience:

• BS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial or related)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

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.