Jobs at Materion

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for melting, casting, and forming operations. Analyze production data, resolve process issues, lead root-cause investigations, support new product introductions, document procedures, train operators, and improve quality, yield, throughput, safety, and cost using Lean and Six Sigma methods.

The Quality Engineer maintains and improves the ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems, conducts audits, manages corrective actions, and supports document, calibration, and change control. The role leads Lean and Six Sigma process improvements, performs root cause and failure analyses, prepares FAI and PPAP documentation, and coordinates customer and supplier quality activities. The engineer also supports manufacturing, new product introduction, employee training, and the Quality Manager.

Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders) to produce parts to blueprint tolerances. Read drawings, use precision measuring tools, maintain production records, report malfunctions, assist with maintenance, follow safety and QA procedures, and occasionally operate a forklift.

Serves as the primary customer contact for order management, inquiries, quotations, pricing, delivery updates, documentation, and issue resolution. Processes orders, invoices, certifications, export paperwork, and customer records while coordinating with account management, manufacturing, planning, shipping, quality, legal, and compliance teams. Supports new business development, customer meetings, KPI performance, SAP changes, and inventory activities. Requires manufacturing customer support experience, strong communication, attention to detail, and familiarity with SAP, CRM, and office software.

Leads and supports technology, product, and process development projects for advanced optical coatings. Responsibilities include developing technologies, supporting product launches, creating SOPs and process documentation, conducting cost analysis, collaborating with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing, supporting customers, and leading smaller technical projects. Requires engineering or physics education, 7+ years of experience, Python data-analysis skills, and optics expertise.

Provides engineering leadership for manufacturing process control, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, quality, cost, throughput, and product development. Leads technical teams, root cause investigations, corrective actions, process metrics, equipment improvements, and manufacturing implementation for new products. Requires a chemical engineering degree, 5–10 years of manufacturing process engineering experience, Green Belt certification, and export compliance eligibility. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Leads product strategy and portfolio growth by increasing sales, profitability, and market share. Manages customer relationships, analyzes markets and competitors, develops pricing and sales strategies, coordinates with sales and technical teams, and identifies new market opportunities. The role also oversees marketing communications, provides technical customer support, evaluates business performance, and collaborates with international and cross-functional teams.

Designs, programs, installs, modifies, and repairs electrical control systems and manufacturing automation. Develops schematics, PLC/HMI programs, technical calculations, equipment scopes, and acceptance criteria. Collaborates with SCADA and MES vendors, IT, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability, product quality, process yield, and data management. Requires an electrical engineering degree or equivalent automation technician experience and at least five years in manufacturing.

Operate multi-axis and CNC lathe machines to precision-machine sputtering target materials. Perform CMM dimensional inspections, manage buffing and polishing for surface-finish requirements, and create machine programs using Esprit Post Processor. The role is open to entry-level and experienced machinists and may involve machining copper, aluminum, titanium, and other non-ferrous alloys. Work is full-time in Dangjin, South Korea, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Operate multi-axis and CNC lathe machines to precision-machine sputtering target materials. Perform CMM dimensional inspections, manage buffing and polishing for surface roughness, and create machine programs using Esprit Post Processor. The role is open to entry-level and experienced machinists and may involve machining copper, aluminum, titanium, and other alloys.

Operate multi-axis and CNC lathe machines to precision-machine sputtering target materials. Perform CMM dimensional inspections, manage buffing and polishing processes, and create machine programs using the Esprit Post Processor. The role is open to entry-level and experienced machinists and may involve machining copper, aluminum, titanium, and other non-ferrous alloys. Work is full-time, Monday through Friday, at the Dangjin, South Korea facility.

Drives manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment performance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production equipment, designing and commissioning new machinery, developing equipment criteria, coordinating with operators and multidisciplinary engineering teams, evaluating suppliers, preparing estimates and schedules, and supervising contractors. The role operates in a capital-intensive metals manufacturing environment and requires compliance with applicable safety codes and export-control regulations.

Leads all operations for a precision optics manufacturing plant, including production, process engineering, quality, customer service, facilities, maintenance, equipment, and EH&S. Responsible for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, budgets, P&L, continuous improvement, cost savings, employee engagement, and workforce leadership. Ensures regulatory compliance and achievement of operational and financial targets in a multi-shift, low-volume, high-mix environment.

Leads enterprise supply chain, logistics, purchasing, demand planning, warehousing, distribution, sourcing, and inventory management. Drives cost savings, operational efficiency, quality, service, contingency planning, performance measurement, and process improvements. Partners with executive leadership, operations, vendors, and cross-functional teams while developing supply chain capabilities and leading category managers, purchasing managers, and buyers. Requires extensive manufacturing supply chain leadership, negotiation, contracting, financial analysis, and change management experience.

Paid summer internship program offering hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing, quality, safety, sales and marketing, finance, supply chain, IT, HR, legal, semiconductor, and research functions. Interns participate in project work, professional development sessions, executive luncheons, mentoring, and a corporate headquarters trip. Positions may be available at multiple Materion locations, with travel expenses and temporary relocation assistance provided.

Leads marketing strategy and business development for Materion’s semiconductor sector. Develops market insights, identifies growth opportunities, builds OEM and technology-partner relationships, guides new product and application development, and translates customer requirements into manufacturable products. Oversees early qualification, application testing, technical discussions, product launches, and cross-functional execution while providing executive-level market updates and external industry representation.

Lead and deliver high-value, technically complex customer projects from proposal through execution. Manage RFQs, quotations, contracts, milestones, forecasts, and cross-functional teams. Develop key account roadmaps, support market strategy, present technical capabilities to customers, and drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

Develops and executes demand, production, and inventory plans to meet customer and service objectives. Monitors inventory, material movements, production orders, backorders, vendor WIP and scrap, and work-center capacity. Maintains sales and transport demand, ensures achievable due dates, and collaborates with supply chain, sales, manufacturing, engineering, quality, customer service, marketing, and vendors.

Operate arc, EB, and vacuum furnaces to produce tantalum ingots. Set up equipment, inspect molds and materials, perform quality and traceability documentation in SAP, troubleshoot vacuum leaks, complete minor repairs and preventive maintenance, and follow safety and 5S standards. Coordinate with welders, identify production issues, and maintain a clean, safe work area. The role requires industrial manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, vacuum-system knowledge, forklift operation, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

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.