Engineer II, Quality
About The Position
Materion is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings team in Westford, Massachusetts. The role contributes to the Quality team by supporting the Quality Management System (QMS) and manufacturing quality functions. It strengthens ISO compliance capabilities and supports continuous improvement, customer requirements, and product quality. The Quality Engineer works with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Sales to ensure processes and products meet internal, regulatory, and customer requirements, and serves as backup to the Quality Manager as needed. The position maintains and improves the QMS for ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance; conducts internal audits, coordinates external audits, manages corrective actions, and supports document control, calibration, change management, and nonconforming material processes. It develops and updates quality procedures and work instructions, trains plant personnel, and prepares QMS metrics and reports. The role leads continuous improvement projects and supports corrective action, data analysis, root-cause investigation, failure analysis, and preventive actions. It collaborates with Operations and Engineering on process changes and new product introduction. Customer and supplier work includes preparing FAI and PPAP documentation, supporting customer quality issues and interactions, assisting with specifications and requirements, and coordinating supplier quality activities. The position also provides indirect leadership to quality team members and participates in cross-functional committees and projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 QMS requirements; internal auditing experience is required.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement methodologies; certification is 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.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and MS Project or similar planning software.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or a formal continuous improvement methodology.
- Experience with SPC tools, DOE, and root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone.
- Experience with ERP or QMS software systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
