Quality Engineer II — Advanced Materials & Process Excellence

Construction Job Board USA; Catalina (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer II to drive product and process excellence in an advanced materials manufacturing environment. You will develop quality plans, lead root cause analysis, and implement CAPA to support aerospace, electronics, and energy customers.

Partnering with engineering, production, and suppliers, you will manage APQP/PPAP activities, apply statistical methods to reduce defects, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Experience developing quality plans and leading CAPA.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP and FMEA activities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and SPC methods.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute quality plans, control plans, and inspection methods for advanced materials manufacturing.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze process and product data using statistical tools to improve yield and reduce defects.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and FMEA activities for new products and process changes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve quality documentation, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Lead internal audits and support customer and third-party audits.
• Train production teams on quality standards, procedures, and problem-solving tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Support customer complaint investigations and provide timely technical responses.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

CAPA

SPC

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

ISO 9001/AS9100

Measurement systems

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Technical writing

Internal auditing

Job description

Materion Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer II to drive product and process excellence in an advanced materials manufacturing environment. You will develop quality plans, lead root cause analysis, and implement CAPA to support aerospace, electronics, and energy customers.

Partnering with engineering, production, and suppliers, you will manage APQP/PPAP activities, apply statistical methods to reduce defects, and support audits.