Quality Engineering Senior

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Senior Quality Engineer will be actively involved with the QMS, with the aim of meeting or exceeding quality objectives and improving customer satisfaction.Aides in developing metrics that track and report status of the overall business Quality System (i.e. Cost of Quality, customer complaints, product non-conformances, etc).Project leader for Problem Solving Processes (8D, 5 Why, 7D, etc) to resolve Customer complaints, Customer audit findings or Return Material Authorizations in a timely manner that prevents reoccurrence.Drive process quality improvements working with Process Engineering through the implementation of automated process controls, SPC, sampling systems, enhanced manufacturing procedures and utilization of statistical techniquesMaintains the Nonconforming Material Process and develops actions to reduce non-conformances through Lean and Six Sigma techniques.Member of customer audits and customer visit teams.Acts as a back up to the Quality Manager or Quality Supervisor.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field required (metallurgy, material science, chemistry or chemical engineering degree preferred).Lean and or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred or 2-3yrs of Continuous Improvement experience.Project Management experience preferred.Preferred experience and knowledge of manufacturing systems, the quality function and technical products. Further experience with calibration, metrology and quality system auditing will be beneficial.#LI-CS1Pay Range:$87,100.00 - $130,700.00Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. citizen, a U.National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.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. 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. 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.An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.SummaryLocation: Buffalo, NYType: Full time