Quality Engineer: ISO9001 & Process Improvement Lead

Materion; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion in Tucson is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager in product realization planning, customer requirements, risk management, and supplier quality. You will lead internal audits, calibrations, corrective actions, and cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvements, and maintain strong customer relations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/chemistry/materials science, 3–5 years in engineering, ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge, FMEA and control plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, ceramics, or other technical degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3–5 years of experience in an engineering position.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• FMEAs and control plans familiarity.
• Experience with SAP and Minitab is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with change management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits, calibrations, corrective actions, and quality initiatives.
• Support the Quality Manager in product realization planning and customer requirements.
• Manage cross-functional teams and vendor/customer interfaces on quality matters.
• Develop and maintain site procedures, work instructions, and forms related to the quality management system.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce customer complaints and nonconformities.

Skills

Communication

Root cause

Change management

Quality standards

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, ceramics, or technical field

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Materion in Tucson is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager in product realization planning, customer requirements, risk management, and supplier quality. You will lead internal audits, calibrations, corrective actions, and cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvements, and maintain strong customer relations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/chemistry/materials science, 3–5 years in engineering, ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge, FMEA and control plans