Product Assurance Engineer

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. 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. More information about security clearances can be found on the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) website here: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/adjudications/ 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.