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Process Engineer IV

Materion · Newton, MA

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Level
Senior
Team
Process
Base pay
$132k–$171k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Materion (metals) in Newton, MA. Knowledge of process controls (HMI screens, operator interface) to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Base pay
$132k–$171k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $110k–$149k. This one lists $132k–$171k.

Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 31 process engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 30 other live process postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
About 18% above similar roles

Typical $108k–$149k, from 15 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 45%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
  • ✓ Team leadership 26%
  • Automation 23%
  • SPC 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Materion in Newton

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Position summary

This position is key in driving manufacturing process improvements with the goal of optimizing safety, quality, and efficiency. This includes teaming with supervisors and operators to implement improvements establishing equipment design criteria based on engineering and manufacturing analysis in a capital equipment intensive environment.

Responsibilities

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  • ◆Team with manufacturing supervisors and operators to address problems and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • ◆Troubleshoot problems with existing production equipment on the factory floor implementing designs.
  • ◆Engineer, design, install, and commission new production equipment and train operators.
  • ◆Evaluate technical input from direct observations on the factory floor and interfacing with manufacturing personnel and multi-disciplinary engineering groups in order to problem solve complex machinery operational issues.
  • ◆Interpret, prioritize, and complete diverse engineering activities in order to obtain optimal machinery designs and performance considering plant operability, safety, quality and cost.
  • ◆Evaluate and select suppliers for cost effective sources of materials and subcontracting services.
  • ◆Assign and supervise consulting contractors as required for project completion.

Qualifications/skills

· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.

· 5-10 years of experience in a similar or related metals manufacturing, task driven environment.

· Knowledge of process controls (HMI screens, operator interface) to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.

· Skilled in preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports.

· Ability to complete project assignments on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and safety requirements.

· Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point required.

· Familiarity with using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position located in a manufacturing environment, exposing the incumbent to machines with movable parts, heat, chemicals and consequently requires that personal protective equipment, provided by the company to be worn.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the job.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having 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. Please understand that 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.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to 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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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