Technology & Innovation Manager

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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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