Engineer II, Quality
Materion · Westford, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Materion (metals) in Westford, MA. Customer & Supplier Interaction.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $108k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 74 quality engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 73 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $102k–$140k, from 40 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- FDA / GMP 58%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 51%
- CAPA 49%
- ISO 13485 45%
- ✓ Supplier quality 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PPAP, APQP, GD&T, AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Materion
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Materion in Westford
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Responsibilities
% Time Spent
35%
requirements
and specifications.
- ✓Coordinate supplier quality activities, including discrepant material and supplier change requests.
5%
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline.
- ✓5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 QMS requirements; internal auditing experience required.
- ✓Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement methodologies (certification preferred).
- ✓Familiarity with APQP, FMEAs, SPC, GD&T, and structured problem-solving tools.
- ✓Experience with SPC, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing skills in problem solving, statistics, manufacturing quality, and quality principles
- ✓Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems
- ✓Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- ✓Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
- ✓Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and MS Project or similar planning software
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with SPC tools, DOE, and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone).
- ✓Experience with ERP or QMS software systems preferred.
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At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!
Materion is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our rapidly growing Precision Optics and Thin Film Coatings team located in Westford, MA . The Quality Engineer is a key contributor to the Quality team, supporting both the Quality Management System (QMS) and manufacturing quality functions. This role strengthens the team’s ISO compliance capabilities while supporting continuous improvement, customer requirements, and product quality. The Quality Engineer partners with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Sales to ensure processes and products consistently meet internal, regulatory, and customer requirements. The position also supports and serves as a backup to the Quality Manager as needed.
Quality Management System & ISO Compliance
- •Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements.
- •Conduct internal audits, coordinate external audits, and manage corrective actions through closure.
- •Support document control, calibration management, change management, and nonconforming material processes.
- •Develop and update quality procedures, work instructions, and standard operating processes.
- •Train plant personnel on QMS processes, ISO requirements, and quality standards.
- •Prepare QMS metrics and reports related to nonconformance trends, complaints, and system health.
35%
Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement
- •Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
- •Support corrective action processes using 8D, 5 Why, and other structured problem-solving tools.
- •Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and develop proactive improvements.
- •Support root cause investigations, failure analysis, and preventive actions.
- •Collaborate with Operations and Engineering during process changes and new product introduction.
25%
Customer & Supplier Interaction
- •Prepare and submit AS9100 FAI packages, PPAP documentation, and other validation materials.
- •Support customer quality issues, including complaints, audits, and visits.
- •Assist Sales, Operations, and Engineering with customer
Leadership & Team Support
- •Serve as backup to the Quality Manager as needed.
- •Provide indirect leadership to quality team members and support cross-functional project teams.
- •Represent the Quality function on committees, project teams, and task forces.
100%