Materials Engineer II

Corning•Phoenix, AZ

8d•$81,923 - $112,645•Onsite

About The Position

American Panel Solutions is seeking a Material Engineer to support material, process, and manufacturing performance within our plant operations. This role is responsible for improving process capability, supporting product quality, investigating material and process-related issues, and helping implement new materials and manufacturing technologies. The Material Engineer will work cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, and product development teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure products meet customer and internal performance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering/science discipline.
2–5 years of experience in materials engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
Experience working in a manufacturing setting with responsibility for process improvement, quality, or material performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
Experience with root cause analysis, defect investigation, and corrective action implementation.
Working knowledge of material properties and how they relate to manufacturing processes and product performance.
Experience planning, executing, and documenting experiments, trials, or validation activities.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in panel manufacturing, composite materials, glass, ceramics, metals, or other engineered materials.
Familiarity with statistical analysis tools, SPC, DOE, Minitab, or similar data analysis methods.
Experience with process control, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and material characterization methods.
Project management experience supporting process optimization or manufacturing improvements.

Responsibilities

Support material and manufacturing process development to improve product quality, throughput, and consistency.
Lead and support process improvement trials and manufacturing studies to identify root causes of variation, defects, and process upsets.
Apply data analysis and statistical methods to evaluate process performance, reduce yield loss, and improve operational efficiency.
Investigate material-related defects, nonconformances, and failure mechanisms; develop corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate material properties, process capability, and manufacturing requirements to ensure compliance with product specifications and customer expectations.
Support finished product quality through inspection methods, testing, data collection, and process control improvements.
Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements in process control and manufacturing performance.
Assist with new product introduction, material qualification, and technology transfer into manufacturing.
Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
Provide technical support for plant operations related to materials selection, process conditions, and performance issues.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates clearly to internal stakeholders.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
Company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay
Medical, dental, vision
Paid parental leave
Family building support
Fitness
Company-paid life insurance
Disability
Disease management programs
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)