Quality Engineer II – Materion
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The Quality Engineer II is an experienced technical contributor responsible for independently managing customer issues, leading medium‑complexity investigations, and supporting broader quality system ownership. This role requires the ability to work with minimal oversight, provide guidance to Quality Engineer I staff, and influence cross-functional teams.
This position offers a flexible schedule to allow shorter workdays on Fridays.
We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus (paid after completing 30 days of employment).
You will have the opportunity to:
Customer Quality Leadership
- Lead complex customer issue investigations, including multi-variable root cause analysis, advanced problem-solving tools, and data-driven prioritization.
- Coordinate customer-facing corrective action responses, ensuring timely, thorough, and professionally communicated results.
- Serve as the escalation point for persistent or high-impact customer quality concerns.
Quality Management System Ownership
- Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
- Own specific QMS elements (e.g., calibration program, document control, supplier quality monitoring).
- Champion compliance with ISO9001, AS9100D, ISO17025 by developing documentation improvements and monitoring system performance.
Technical Process & Data Analysis
- Conduct detailed statistical analysis (SPC, capability studies, trend analysis).
- Lead investigations involving metallurgical or scientific principles (if applicable to operations).
- Review production and laboratory data to identify nonconformances and recurring patterns.
Continuous Improvement Projects
- Lead medium-scale improvement projects focused on yield, efficiency, scrap reduction, or cost savings.
- Utilize Lean tools to eliminate waste and streamline processes.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering, Operations, and Lab teams to execute data-driven improvements.
Peer Support & Development
- Mentor Quality Engineer I team members in procedures, tools, and investigation methodology.
- Deliver basic training on quality concepts to operators, technicians, and cross-functional groups.
- Provide technical guidance on customer requirements and quality expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field including but not limited to engineering (metallurgy preferred), chemistry, or biology. Master’s degree in technical field preferred.
- 3-5 years of quality engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of systematic QMS processes, including understanding procedures, work instructions, and forms interconnect within the quality system.
- Ability to independently execute QMS activities such as internal audit participation, corrective action generation, document updates, and calibration or inspection record reviews.
- Consistent on time task completion with the ability to prioritize work effectively and support team processes proactively.
- Demonstrates strong collaboration across cross functional groups (Operations, Process Engineering, Lab) and communicates requirements clearly.
Preferred
- Routine use of SAP or ETQ for quality data retrieval, basic analytics, change control workflows, defect tracking, or audit support.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Use advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting) to analyze operational and quality data.
- Facilitate meetings, deliver technical findings, and can present corrective actions to customers and internal teams.
- Develop training materials, lead formal sessions, and improve team competency in quality systems, documentation, or tools.
- Independently lead investigations using structured tools (FMEA, control plans, data trending).
- Communicate technical findings effectively across teams and customers with clarity and precision.