Materials Innovation Lead, Metallurgy & T&I

Materion; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion in Farnborough seeks a Technology & Innovation Manager to identify and develop technologies, and to represent Materion’s capabilities to customers, partners and R&D teams. You will act as the interface between external parties and internal functions (T&I, sales & marketing, manufacturing and supply chain).

Reporting to the Director Technology & Innovation EMEA, you will contribute to the roadmap, manage tests, and support operations and quality.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Metallurgy and/or Materials Science (focus: metallic materials).
• Experience in powder metallurgy, 3D-printing and/or materials testing.
• Strong understanding of evaluating standards and customer specifications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technology to business impact.

Responsibilities

• 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 and follow regulations/obligations.
• Write and present papers at technical conferences.
• Advise on current and emerging best practice.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Director, Technology & Innovation EMEA.

Skills

Innovation

Networking

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Business acumen

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Job description

Materion in Farnborough seeks a Technology & Innovation Manager to identify and develop technologies, and to represent Materion’s capabilities to customers, partners and R&D teams. You will act as the interface between external parties and internal functions (T&I, sales & marketing, manufacturing and supply chain).

Reporting to the Director Technology & Innovation EMEA, you will contribute to the roadmap, manage tests, and support operations and quality.