Jobs at Materion

Oversee customer-related quality assurance for refractory and alloy metals used in semiconductor and aerospace applications. Act as primary customer quality contact, support audits, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, maintain quality documentation/eQMS, train staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive continual improvement to meet AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Support and improve manufacturing processes to increase machine reliability, product quality, and reduce cost. Implement and maintain process control systems and Statistical Process Control, lead or support improvement projects, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and create operator training and standard operating procedures.

Design, implement, and optimize SAP solutions for Record-to-Report (R2R). Lead SAP FICO architecture and configuration, ensure integration with other modules and third-party systems, support data migration, testing, compliance (IFRS/GAAP/SOX), reporting, project delivery, training, and ongoing system maintenance and upgrades.

Lead product strategy and commercial growth for an assigned materials portfolio. Engage customers, coordinate with sales, engineering, quality, and finance to solve technical problems, drive pricing and profitability, manage marketing communications, and identify new market opportunities.

Support and maintain the site quality management system, lead corrective actions and audits, manage customer complaints and relationships, develop SOPs, and support new product qualifications and cross-functional quality activities in a manufacturing environment.

Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement for semiconductor manufacturing: manage customer and certification audits (ISO 9001/14001), drive CI projects using Lean/Six Sigma and statistical tools (SPC, Cpk, Minitab), lead root-cause/problem-solving (8D, 5 Why), maintain QMS, supplier quality, and calibration programs.

Lead acquisition and execution of complex, high-value customer projects from quotation through delivery. Manage proposals, schedules, budgets, milestones and customer relationships. Support market development and customer roadmaps. Serve as Facility Security Officer to maintain site safety, access control, and respond to security issues while ensuring export compliance and readiness for DCSA audits.

Lead quality system activities to meet objectives: develop quality metrics, lead problem-solving (8D/5 Why/7D), drive process improvements via SPC and automation, manage nonconforming material process, support customer audits, and back up Quality Manager.

Drive profitable sales growth for Performance Alloys & Composites across assigned markets (notably Semiconductor), manage key customer relationships, develop capture plans and value propositions, coordinate internal stakeholders, maintain CRM forecasts/reports, support contracting and collections, and continuously learn product lines to win high-margin business.

Operate and set up roll grinding and machining equipment to produce parts to blueprints; perform precision layout, measuring, gauging, dye checks, tool sharpening, and maintain housekeeping and safety. Follow SOPs, continuous improvement suggestions, and EPA hazardous waste disposal requirements.

Plan, administer, and supervise environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure OSHA/EPA compliance. Lead local EHS efforts, identify and mitigate hazards, enforce procedures, support reporting and outreach, advise management, and support local EHS staff to achieve safety and environmental objectives.

Serve as HR business partner for a ~80-employee manufacturing site. Lead staffing, performance management, talent development, employee relations, apprenticeship and career ladder programs, succession planning, and HR continuous improvement while advising leadership and ensuring compliance.

Develop, implement, and optimize metallurgical manufacturing processes (melting, casting, forming). Analyze production data, lead root-cause investigations, support product introductions, maintain documentation, drive Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvements, train operators, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while improving KPIs for quality, yield, throughput, and cost.

Maintain and support server infrastructure and cloud environments (Office 365/Azure). Administer Windows servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, IIS, VMware, MECM/Intune, and application licensing. Provide 24x7 on-call troubleshooting, hardware/software installs, PC imaging, documentation, and process improvements to ensure performance and security.

Lead strategic planning and execution of manufacturing capital projects (CapEx) from concept through commissioning. Manage budgets, AFE approvals, timelines, risks, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders. Mentor junior project managers, track KPIs, and present project and financial updates to senior management while ensuring technical quality and continuous improvement.

Drive profitable sales growth for Materion Performance Alloys & Composites in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada by prospecting, protecting key accounts, building capture plans, and delivering high-margin contracts in Defense, Space, and Nuclear markets. Maintain CRM and forecasts, coordinate internal stakeholders (quality, production, legal, contracting), support contract negotiations, and resolve receivables while continuously developing technical product knowledge (beryllium alloys, BeO ceramics, MMCs).

Hands-on Product Engineer supporting thin-film optics and coatings manufacturing. Focus on process characterization, optimization, continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, SPC/Six Sigma/Lean methods, project tracking, cross-functional collaboration, and quality problem-solving in a low-volume/high-mix environment. Must meet export compliance and security-clearance eligibility requirements.

Lead continuous improvement and process control initiatives using Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC and SPC. Define, vet, and lead cross-functional projects to improve yield, cycle time, quality, and cost. Coach engineers and operators, deliver Yellow/Green Belt training and certify Green Belts, author SOPs, support new product development, and track project outcomes while ensuring EH&S and export compliance eligibility.

Provide administrative support to the plant Operations Team: prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and spreadsheets; support EHS, HR, Quality, Plant Management and Maintenance; oversee visitor training; plan meetings, travel and lodging; and create and maintain training documents.

Design, fabricate, program, install, modify, and repair electrical control systems and machinery. Create electrical schematics and documentation. Perform PLC/HMI/automation controller programming focused on reliability and safety. Define scope and acceptance criteria for equipment, and analyze project requirements including electrical calculations.