Continuous Improvement Engineer II

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!Join the Dream Team at Materion – Where Careers and Community Shine!Why Apply?At Materion, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a dream team that powers innovation in aerospace, electronics, and energy. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities to grow.Why Elmore, Ohio?Because life here is anything but ordinary!Small-Town Charm – Friendly faces, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living.Delicious Delights – Grab a latte at Christy’s Corner Café or enjoy local flavors at cozy diners.Outdoor Adventures – Bike the scenic North Coast Inland Trail, fish at Riverbend Park, or tee off at Sugar Creek Golf Course.Nature & Culture – Stroll through Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, explore the Blair Museum of Lithophanes, or sip craft whiskey at Ernest Scarano Distillery.In the Middle of It All – Quick drives to Toledo, Cleveland, and Lake Erie for big-city fun!What We Offer:Competitive payComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition assistancePaid holidays and vacationA culture of respect, inclusion, and growthReady to start your journey?Apply today and discover why Materion is the perfect place to build your future—while enjoying everything Elmore has to offer!The Continuous Improvement Engineer / Specialist II, under the direction of designated site Manager using established procedures, will provide continuous improvement engineering support and leadership in areas of process control, cost (yield and labor efficiency) improvement, product quality improvement, and cycle time reduction. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II will provide guidance to peer engineers in Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC problem solving methodologies. Additional responsibilities will be investigation and proposal of new procedures and methods to automate, improve, and/or scale-up existing processes. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II will work with operators, engineering, maintenance, quality, management, R&D, and production planning to accomplish these tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safety & Quality Management System:Comply with and support all EH&S and quality programs, trainings, and policies while operating in a safe, honest, and ethical manner.Process Control & Continuous Improvement:Utilizing statistical process control methodologies, investigate and solve Operations and Quality issues in a variety of manufacturing environments that may span multiple areas or departments.Analyze and improve existing processes and develop process metrics, control systems, and standard operating procedures to sustain improvements.Collect and interpret manufacturing data to develop conclusions in root cause analysis of manufacturing issues.Provide support and guidance for project teams to troubleshoot process issues and achieve continuous improvements in areas such as safety, quality, throughput, cost, and/or machine reliability.Maintain open and frequent communications with operators and other engineers regarding continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate with other engineers on process improvement initiatives by providing support and guidance on Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC problem solving techniques.Participate in continuous improvement project reviews and provide support and guidance to project leaders.Report out to plant and divisional leadership on continuous improvement activity progress.Product & Process Development:Support the Product Development (R&D) and Operations teams to follow the New Product Development process in the analysis and development of process capability and control metrics.Travel Requirements Up to 15% travel may be required based on business need.Essential Qualifications & CapabilitiesBachelors’ degree in engineering or equivalent (Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline); advanced degree is a plus. In lieu of a degree in engineering, 2-5 years of experience in participating and leading continuous improvement activities is required.2 - 5 years of process engineering or process improvement experience in a manufacturing setting.Demonstrated ability to successfully participate on and/or lead technical teams.Ability to manage multiple moderately complex assignments / projects.Strong written and presentation skills.Willingness and eagerness to learn, receive, and provide coaching.Demonstrated history of operating with sense of urgency and accountability.Preferred Qualifications:Yellow Belt or Green Belt experience.Training in Lean Six Sigma or DMAIC problem solving methodologies.Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in a limited capacity.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.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.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.Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.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.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.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.Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.SummaryLocation: Elmore, OHType: Full time