Manager Surface Coatings Technology Center

Manager Surface Coatings Technology Center

This role sits within a global organization in business over 50+ years. A world leader in material innovations that lead the transformation to meet the needs of tomorrow. Together with their customers, they develop tomorrow's solutions for automotive components, brazing, electrical motors and additive manufacturing. They provide the best materials for the right design with the optimal process. This facility is a brand new site built out for R&D, client & sales demonstrations, and leading an innovation center of excellence.

The Technology Center is a customer-focused R&D facility supporting US and global applications for its parent company's Coatings and Technology division. This role manages all technical support and operations for the North American facility.

• Oversees technical market needs and solutions, promoting innovation and sustainable growth.
• Leads and develops the technical support team in application processes like Thermal Spraying, PTA, Laser Cladding, and Powder Welding for markets.
• Provides technical customer and sales support, application and customer development.
• Acts as a key technical interface for customers, sales, product management, and business development.
• Supports technical inquiries on applications, materials, selection, parameters, and complaints.
• Identifies technology trends, market needs, and technology gaps based on business plans.
• Leads application development projects and technology roadmaps for key customers and markets, aligning with global strategies.
• Drives strategic technical engagement for key accounts and markets; introduces new products and solutions.
• Participates in customer visits, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Ensures a safe working environment and supervises daily operations.
• Hosts customer demonstrations, project work, and training.
• Leads the team, including goal setting and performance reviews.
• Manages budget, forecasts, and cost center responsibilities for the facility.
• Co-ordinates technical service investigations, including failure analysis and material development.

• Bachelors in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering (Masters/PhD preferred), with at least 10 years experience in thermal spray or related applications.
• Expertise in welding, laser cladding, or thermal spraying is a plus.
• Proven leadership and project management skills in a global business context.
• Strong industry network, communication, and organizational skills.
• Dedicated, collaborative, and proactive mindset.
• Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent verbal and written English.

An excellent package that includes 100% paid M, D, & V, ST & LT insurance. The medical package offers families a full premium coverage plan for $200.00/month with NO deductible. Single employees have incredible options too. The 401K plan can match up to 9% with employee contributions.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format. Please reference job code 136637 when responding to this ad.