Program Engineer II

Job Summary

Leads and manages moderately complex programs; applies engineering and project management principles independently. Oversees technical, cost, and schedule performance. Mentors junior engineers and aligns work with strategic goals.

Program Development

• Supports program scoping, cost estimation, and schedule development.
• Evaluates manufacturing routes, performs risk and cost analysis, oversees review and release of technical documentation.

Program Execution

• Manages end-to-end program execution independently.
• Ledds risk mitigation, perform contract review, ensures compliance and contract deliverables.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives across teams.

Vendor Management

• Builds and manages strategic supplier relationships.
• Supports qualification and development of key vendors to support growth and reliability.

Cost & Efficiency

• Analyzes performance metrics, implements lean improvements, and drives cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintains accurate routing standards to ensure accurate costing.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Leads cross-functional alignment.
• Mentors junior engineers.
• Serves as technical liaison for customers and vendors; supports strategic initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Education: B.S. required, M.S. preferred.
• Preferred Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience, Proven project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Advanced CAD and analytical proficiency; strong communication and presentation skills; ERP/MRP experience; proven leadership and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.