Technology & Innovation Manager

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

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

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.

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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. 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.

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Company Overview

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.