Process Engineer - TMP & Lean Manufacturing

Materion; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking a Process Engineer to lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes across product lines. You will ensure processes reflect production practices, costings, and quality specs.

The role collaborates with quality, operations, engineering and sales to drive cost reduction, yield improvements and customer satisfaction. Requires metallurgy/materials science background and hands-on TMP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Metallurgical engineering or Materials Science.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with Thermo‑Mechanical Process (TMP) such as rolling or forging, preferred.
• Certified Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• SAP experience a plus.
• CAD experience preferred.
• This position may require licensing under U.S. laws and regulations.
• Competencies include: Results orientation, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Analytical thinking, Taking initiative, Effective communication, Influencing others, Self‑confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and oversee the manufacturing process for the respective product line, including development and implementation of OPCs, Routes & BOMs.
• Resolve nonconforming material issues with quality control and quality assurance, perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Apply statistics and engineering concepts to evaluate processing costs and product yields.
• Provide technical support to customers to define product/process requirements or troubleshoot materials.
• Identify process bottlenecks and work with operations to devise cost-effective solutions.
• Recommend changes to equipment or methods to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Provide process-related training to production, quality, and metallurgical staff.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to provide technical know-how of products and processes.
• Partner with engineering staff to enhance product/process expertise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Taking initiative

Effective communication

Influencing others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical engineering or Materials Science

Tools

SAP

CAD

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Materion is seeking a Process Engineer to lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes across product lines. You will ensure processes reflect production practices, costings, and quality specs.

The role collaborates with quality, operations, engineering and sales to drive cost reduction, yield improvements and customer satisfaction. Requires metallurgy/materials science background and hands-on TMP experience.