Product Assurance Engineer

Materion Corporation•Westford, MA

2d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Product Assurance Engineer supports manufacturing quality through inspection activities, standards interpretation, calibration oversight, and documentation control. The role ensures products meet internal and customer requirements by conducting First Article Inspections (FAIs), Source Inspections, and in-process product reviews. It is the entry-level engineering role within the Quality organization and provides foundational support to production and the Quality Management System (QMS). The position works with Operators, Technicians, Engineering, and Quality Engineers to address quality issues, and supports new product introduction by reviewing drawings, inspection plans, and documentation requirements. It also assists senior quality engineers with QMS improvement initiatives. The position requires eligibility to obtain a security clearance and export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR. The posting describes qualifying citizenship, residency, asylum/refugee, or export-license pathways for access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a similar technical field.
0–3 years of experience in manufacturing or inspection; co-op or internship experience is acceptable.
Basic understanding of ISO 9001 / AS9100, GD&T, SPC, and metrology.
Strong attention to detail and foundational problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Eligibility to obtain a security clearance.
Export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR, through one of the qualifying pathways described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ERP or QMS systems.

Responsibilities

Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102.
Conduct Source Inspections and final product verification for customer release.
Review inspection results, nonconformances, and product acceptance records.
Interpret and apply customer specifications, drawings, and industry standards, including ISO, AS9100, and MIL specifications.
Support nonconforming material disposition and collect data for root cause investigations.
Maintain calibration-system compliance and ensure gauges and equipment remain within tolerance.
Coordinate internal and external calibration and maintain associated records.
Ensure manufacturing follows documented standards, procedures, and process controls.
Generate and maintain inspection documentation, quality records, and device history packages.
Support internal audits and audit preparation.
Assist with QMS improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior quality engineers.
Collaborate with Operators, Technicians, Engineering, and Quality Engineers to resolve quality issues.
Support new product introduction (NPI) by reviewing drawings, inspection plans, and documentation requirements.