Product Assurance Engineer
- Location
- Westford, MA
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About the role
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The Product Assurance Engineer supports manufacturing quality through inspection activities, standards interpretation, calibration oversight, and documentation control. This role ensures products meet internal and customer requirements by executing First Article Inspections (FAIs), Source Inspections, and in-process product reviews. This position is the entry-level engineering role within the Quality organization and provides foundational support to both production and the Quality Management System (QMS).
Manufacturing Quality & Product Assurance
- Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102.
- Conduct Source Inspections and final product verification for customer release.
- Review inspection results, nonconformances, and product acceptance records.
- Interpret and apply customer specifications, drawings, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100, MIL specs).
- Support nonconforming material disposition activities and assist with data collection for root cause investigations.
Calibration & Standards Support
- Maintain calibration system compliance, ensuring gauges and equipment remain within tolerance.
- Coordinate internal/external calibration and maintain associated records.
- Ensure manufacturing adherence to documented standards, procedures, and process controls.
Documentation & QMS Support
- Generate/maintain inspection documentation, quality records, and device history packages.
- Support internal audits and participate in audit preparation activities.
- Assist with QMS improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior quality engineers.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operators, Technicians, Engineering, and Quality Engineers to resolve quality issues.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by reviewing drawings, inspection plans, and documentation requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or similar technical field.
- 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing or inspection; co-op/internship experience acceptable.
- Basic understanding of ISO9001 / AS9100, GD&T, SPC, and metrology.
- Strong attention to detail and foundational problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to ERP/QMS systems preferred.
Additional information
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. For individuals to be considered for a security clearance, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), conducts personnel security background investigations for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
Salary range: * $85,000-105,000
*The salary range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies
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.
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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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
From Materion Corporation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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