Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding in all areas of materials and materials behavior.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge in materials manufacturing and testing processes and techniques.
Analyze operations and provide direction and cost-effective suggestions for improving and aligning services to industry and customer needs through a continuous improvement methodology. The application of automation and modern digital technologies are expected to be a key part of solutions.
Represent Metcut to external organizations, technical forums, and public venues as needed.
Provide project-level support when other internal engineering resources lack the capabilities to provide solutions and customer support.
Define, communicate, and enforce proper industry technical standards.
Leadership
Develop and teach technical training programs both internal and external.
Promote and coordinate technical knowledge harvesting, sharing, and development within Metcut.
Effectively communicate complicated technical topics to production and management personnel.
Communicate effectively with executive management. Be a technical resource and a reliable team member supporting the management of the affairs of the company.
Customer Relationship and Business Development
Provide leadership on core directions for technical development of company services and focus.
Define and defend corporate positions related to all technical areas through involvement with projects, customers, and outside technical organizations.
Support sales efforts by providing technical expertise, customer visits, training, and marketing development as needed.
Your Professional Background and Experience
We’re focused on identifying a Business and Technology Leader who possesses:
MS in Mechanical or Materials Engineering (or related sciences) with 12-15 + years of experience in different Materials Science and Engineering roles.
5 + years of experience in materials testing or manufacturing environments, ideally with leadership responsibility.
Strong understanding of materials behavior, testing techniques, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
Familiarity with automation, digital technologies, and continuous improvement practices in technical operations.
Proven success leading teams, solving complex technical problems, and supporting business development efforts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working in a networked, data-driven environment.