Program Engineer II

Materion Corporation • Elmore, OH

13d

About The Position

Leads and manages moderately complex programs; applies engineering and project management principles independently. Oversees technical, cost, and schedule performance. Mentors junior engineers and aligns work with strategic goals.

Requirements

• B.S. required
• Advanced CAD and analytical proficiency
• strong communication and presentation skills
• ERP/MRP experience
• proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
• Any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. preferred
• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supports program scoping, cost estimation, and schedule development.
• Evaluates manufacturing routes, performs risk and cost analysis, oversees review and release of technical documentation.
• Manages end-to-end program execution independently.
• Leads risk mitigation, perform contract review, ensures compliance and contract deliverables.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
• Builds and manages strategic supplier relationships.
• Supports qualification and development of key vendors to support growth and reliability.
• Analyzes performance metrics, implements lean improvements, and drives cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintains accurate routing standards to ensure accurate costing.
• Leads cross-functional alignment; mentors junior engineers.
• Serves as technical liaison for customers and vendors; supports strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Does not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
• Prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be available under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
• Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace.
• Honors all those who have served and is a military friendly company.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level