Technology & Innovation Manager

Materion Corporation; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Farnborough, UK seeks a Technology & Innovation Manager to identify and develop new materials technologies and coordinate with external partners and internal teams (T&I, sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain). You will drive the TI roadmap, oversee metallurgical labs and testing, and support operations, quality and customers with technical expertise.

Opportunity to contribute to R&D programs, present at conferences, and travel occasionally across Europe and

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy and/or Materials Science (focus: metallic materials).
• Experience in powder metallurgy, 3D-printing and materials testing.
• General understanding of evaluating standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop technologies and contribute to the TI roadmap.
• Provide technical support for operations, quality & customers.
• Perform R&D program involvement and present papers at conferences.

Skills

Innovation networking

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Organisational skills

Detail orientation

Independent working

Business acumen

Cross-functional interaction

Education

Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy/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.

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 and 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. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.