The Technology & Innovation Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing technologies, represents Materion’s technological capabilities to relevant stakeholders (customers, partners, R&D etc and acts as an interface between external parties and Materion internal functions (T&I, sales & marketing, manufacturing and supply chain).
Reporting to the Director Technology & Innovation EMEA and working closely with the management and team in Farnborough, the key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to:
Carry out T&I development activities, following the process and reporting paths
- Contribute to the T&I roadmap
- Develop materials, processes and associated specifications.
- Provide technical support as appropriate for operations, quality & customers.
- Perform materials and component testing, partly with external partners
- Be customer support and understand the applications as far as possible
- Manage metallurgical and testing laboratory
- Participate in R&D programs (be part of the application process and follow the regulations/obligations)
- Write and present papers at technical conferences
- Advise on current and emerging best practice
Other
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the Director, Technology & Innovation EMEA in conjunction with local manufacturing and Corporate requests.
Education/Experience and skills:
- Master or PHD in Metallurgy and/or Material Science (Focus: metallic materials)
- Experience in powder metallurgy, 3D-printing and/or materials testing
- General understanding when evaluating standards and customer specifications
Skills:
Essential:
- Strong innovation and networking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent PC and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a wider team
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate technology to potential business impacts.
- Ability to interact at all levels within the company and also with external customers
- Highly flexible proactive approach
- Ability to travel occasionally (Europe & Worldwide)
Desirable/Preferred:
- Language – German/French/Italian is desirable.
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Skills Required
- Master’s degree or PhD in Metallurgy and/or Materials Science, focused on metallic materials
- Experience in powder metallurgy, 3D printing, and/or materials testing
- General understanding of evaluating standards and customer specifications
- Strong innovation and networking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate technology into potential business impacts
- Ability to interact at all company levels and with external customers
- Flexible and proactive approach
- Ability to travel occasionally in Europe and worldwide
- German, French, or Italian language skills
What We Do
Materion (NYSE: MTRN) is one of the world’s premier advanced materials solutions providers. At Materion, we are committed to developing, manufacturing and marketing highly engineered advanced materials for global customers across a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, defense and science, industrial and aerospace, automotive electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, appliances, medical and energy. Our products, processes and expertise help enable our customers’ technologies. Our unique product portfolio includes: - Specialty engineered alloys - Beryllium and non-Be metal and metal matrix composites - Engineered clad and plated metal systems - Precious and non-precious specialty metals - Precision optical filters - Inorganic chemicals and powders - Specialty thin film coatings We differentiate ourselves in these markets with a strong global base of manufacturing operations and service capabilities, a broad array of high-performance products, and specialized materials engineering expertise that ranges across metallurgy, chemistry, thin film deposition and coating, and high precision optical filter technology. Our people are our strength: - Materials scientists - Chemists and physicists - Manufacturing and process engineers - Applications and sales engineers - Customer service teams - Technical support staff - Supply chain / logistics / materials management experts Founded in 1931 with roots going back more than 100 years, the company today serves customers in more than 50 countries. We have operating, service center and major office locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia, and employ approximately 2,500 people worldwide. What we offer: - Broad range of technical capabilities & core offerings - Customizable engineered materials - Application experts - Solutions that enable our customers to win... Discover What's Possible!
