Remote Materials and Process Engineer Jobs
Remote Materials and Process Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like aerospace, medical devices, advanced manufacturing, and specialty chemicals, where distributed R&D and engineering teams have made fully remote roles a standard hiring model. Companies bringing on remote materials and process engineers right now include Augmentis, IPG, and ASML. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 92% of the Fortune 100. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics and established expertise fuel organizational decision-making, from strategy through execution. With operations in 30 countries and over 35,000 employees, global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.
Job Description
This role reports to the Director of Paper Services on the Direct Materials Procurement team and will be responsible for developing category strategies supporting our packaging, retail, and commercial print plants. This role will work closely with business stakeholders to understand business priorities to develop and execute category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, communicating and implementing strategies for assigned categories
- Build relationships to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic direction and business priorities in order to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve business objectives
- Achieve business requirements while effectively capturing value (i.e. cost improvements, risk mitigation, supply continuity, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier management)
- Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Research, evaluate and qualify new suppliers as business needs require and to ensure competitive advantages
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models and benchmarking tools
- Ability to conduct successful market analysis, sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution
- Negotiate supplier agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Service Level Agreements (SLA), appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies
- Additional responsibilities as required to achieve business objectives
Qualifications
- 5+ years of strategic experience in direct materials procurement required
- An in-depth knowledge of folding carton board and substrate (plastics) applications and specifications required
- Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain required
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborate across multiple internal teams and with suppliers
- Project management experience with high volume throughput
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies
- Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism
- Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements
- Familiarity with specific grades and calipers: SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate), CUK/SUS (Coated Unbleached Kraft), CRB/WLC (Recycled Board), containerboard, and synthetic/rigid plastic substrates (polystyrene, polypropylene, PET, PVC).
- Understanding of mill vs. merchant/converter distribution dynamics, lead times, allocation management, and converting plant yield/waste factors.
- Experience establishing and running formal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), supplier scorecards
- Collaboration with Plant Operations, Estimating and other key stakeholders
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
Additional Information
RRD's current salary range for this role is $78,700 to $125900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 92% of the Fortune 100. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics and established expertise fuel organizational decision-making, from strategy through execution. With operations in 30 countries and over 35,000 employees, global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.
Job Description
This role reports to the Director of Paper Services on the Direct Materials Procurement team and will be responsible for developing category strategies supporting our packaging, retail, and commercial print plants. This role will work closely with business stakeholders to understand business priorities to develop and execute category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, communicating and implementing strategies for assigned categories
- Build relationships to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic direction and business priorities in order to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve business objectives
- Achieve business requirements while effectively capturing value (i.e. cost improvements, risk mitigation, supply continuity, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier management)
- Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Research, evaluate and qualify new suppliers as business needs require and to ensure competitive advantages
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models and benchmarking tools
- Ability to conduct successful market analysis, sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution
- Negotiate supplier agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Service Level Agreements (SLA), appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies
- Additional responsibilities as required to achieve business objectives
Qualifications
- 5+ years of strategic experience in direct materials procurement required
- An in-depth knowledge of folding carton board and substrate (plastics) applications and specifications required
- Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain required
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborate across multiple internal teams and with suppliers
- Project management experience with high volume throughput
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies
- Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism
- Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements
- Familiarity with specific grades and calipers: SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate), CUK/SUS (Coated Unbleached Kraft), CRB/WLC (Recycled Board), containerboard, and synthetic/rigid plastic substrates (polystyrene, polypropylene, PET, PVC).
- Understanding of mill vs. merchant/converter distribution dynamics, lead times, allocation management, and converting plant yield/waste factors.
- Experience establishing and running formal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), supplier scorecards
- Collaboration with Plant Operations, Estimating and other key stakeholders
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
Additional Information
RRD's current salary range for this role is $78,700 to $125900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
#LI-CP
#Remote
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
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Who's Hiring
- Augmentis31A
- IPG1
- ASML1
- IMCD1
- IREN1
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote materials and process engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Experience with process qualification, validation, or failure analysis in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, or EDS
- Familiarity with engineering standards including ASTM, MIL-SPEC, or AS9100
- Knowledge of statistical process control and design of experiments methodologies
- Experience using CAD or simulation software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB
Tips for Your Remote Materials and Process Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote materials and process engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without digging across multiple sites.
Show async documentation skills upfront
Remote materials and process engineering runs on written specs, digital failure analysis reports, and async design reviews. Include examples of process documentation, materials testing write-ups, or engineering change orders you authored to show you can communicate clearly without face-to-face context.
Demonstrate PLM and remote collaboration fluency
Remote employers in aerospace and medical devices want engineers proficient in PLM platforms like Windchill or Teamcenter, materials databases like Granta, and cloud-based quality systems. Name these tools explicitly in your resume and be ready to show how you used them on distributed teams.
Highlight independent project ownership
Remote hiring managers for materials and process roles want to see that you can own a project from materials selection through process qualification without daily supervision. Frame past work around problems you identified, decisions you made independently, and measurable process or yield outcomes you delivered.
Remote Materials and Process Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote materials and process engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, particularly in aerospace, medical devices, semiconductor supply chains, and specialty materials, since those sectors have built the remote infrastructure to support materials and process work. Remote employers screen for strong async written communication, self-directed project management, and demonstrated fluency with PLM software, materials databases, and collaborative engineering tools. A portfolio showing process improvement results or failure analysis write-ups gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list skills.
Which companies hire remote materials and process engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote materials and process engineers include Augmentis, IPG, and ASML, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first manufacturers, distributed defense contractors, and medical device companies that run engineering functions across multiple sites without requiring engineers to be on-premises full time.
Can you get a remote materials and process engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level materials and process engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without on-site mentorship from day one. Smaller remote-first materials companies and startups in additive manufacturing or advanced composites are more likely to hire junior candidates remotely. Showing personal lab projects, open-source materials testing documentation, or coursework tied to specific processes gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate in place of work history.
Do you need a degree for remote materials and process engineer jobs?
Usually, yes, because most remote materials and process engineer roles list a bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field as a baseline requirement. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated skills heavily, and candidates with strong portfolios of real process work, relevant certifications in quality systems or failure analysis, and proven results in materials selection or process optimization can compete for roles where experience clearly substitutes for a formal credential.
Which industries hire the most remote materials and process engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote materials and process engineers are Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams that evaluate materials performance, write process specifications, and coordinate supplier qualifications without needing engineers co-located at a single facility.
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