Product Assurance Engineer

Materion•Westford, MA

1d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Product Assurance Engineer supports manufacturing quality through inspection activities, standards interpretation, calibration oversight, and documentation control. This entry-level engineering role within the Quality organization helps ensure products meet internal and customer requirements and provides foundational support to production and the Quality Management System (QMS). The role performs First Article Inspections (FAIs), Source Inspections, and in-process product reviews; oversees calibration-system compliance; maintains inspection and quality records; and supports audits and QMS improvement initiatives. The engineer collaborates with Operators, Technicians, Engineering, and Quality Engineers to resolve quality issues and supports new product introduction by reviewing drawings, inspection plans, and documentation requirements. The position requires eligibility to obtain a security clearance and export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology. The stated salary range is $85,000–$105,000; the final offer may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications.

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; the posting notes that non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible.
Export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR. The posting lists qualifying statuses and indicates that access requiring an export license is conditional on Materion determining it can obtain the license within its business requirements.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ERP/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 assist with data collection 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 adherence to documented standards, procedures, and process controls.
Generate and maintain inspection documentation, quality records, and device history packages.
Support internal audits and participate in audit preparation.
Assist with QMS improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior quality engineers.
Work with Operators, Technicians, Engineering, and Quality Engineers to resolve quality issues.
Support new product introduction (NPI) by reviewing drawings, inspection plans, and documentation requirements.