Sr. Manager - Tech Services And Product Application Development

Metallus; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metallus in Canton, OH, is seeking a Sr. Manager - Tech Services and Product Application Development. The role involves leading technical service teams and managing complex customer interactions while developing strategic technical roadmaps for markets such as Aerospace and Defense.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 13 years of experience. Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive quality and continuous improvement are essential. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• At least 13 years of business, engineering, or marketing experience.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense and Energy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Technical Service and Application Development teams.
• Develop technical roadmap for target market segments like Aerospace.
• Oversee customer quality issues and drive resolutions.
• Train and develop the technical service organization.

Skills

Leadership in technical service

Risk management

Technical roadmap development

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Sr. Manager - Tech Services and Product Application Development

Location: Canton, OH, Canton Corporate Offices (USA_CAN GN OFC), 44706

Company: Metallus

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace, and defense, automotive, and energy markets.

Relocation may be offered for this position.

Purpose and Scope

The Senior Manager of Technical Service and Application Development is responsible for leading the execution of technical service and application development activities that support profitable, differentiated growth across the Metallus product and service portfolio. The role provides technical leadership for development opportunities, customer issue resolution, and application support, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managing technical and commercial risk. This position leads a highly technical team of engineers and metallurgists, governs the Stage Gate process for development opportunities, and serves as a key technical interface with customers, external experts, and internal stakeholders across Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Service and Application Development teams to effectively execute development projects and customer support activities.
• Develop and manage the technical roadmap to advance our materials and processing for targeted market segments such as Aerospace and Defense.
• Manage technical service activities supporting the full Metallus product offering, including technical service representation, claim assessment and management, and interpretation of customer specifications, processing requirements, and industry standards.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert in customer interactions, ensuring commitments are met while avoiding unjustified technical or commercial risk.
• Oversee customer quality issues to mitigate company risk and secure timely, favorable resolutions.
• Partner with the Application Lab and Metallurgy teams to prioritize investigations, lead failure analysis, and leverage data‑driven insights to resolve customer issues.
• Manage a highly technical team of metallurgists and engineers to deliver process and product solutions related to metallurgy, surface finish, machinability, forging, forming, and other critical product and process characteristics.
• Lead cross‑functional teams (Met QA, Manufacturing/Steel Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Legal, and Technology) to eliminate repeat quality issues and implement sustainable improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and application development efforts that enable new business opportunities and support growth objectives in partnership with Sales and Commercial teams.
• Train and develop the technical service organization on Metallus capabilities, processing practices, terms, and policies to proactively address customer issues and identify growth opportunities.
• Build organizational capability by developing technical talent, optimizing team performance, and maintaining a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, or related degree with at least 13 years of business, engineering, or marketing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, or related degree with at least 10 years of business, engineering, or marketing, or Aerospace & Defense and Energy.

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