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Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc. Sr. Material Scientist Technology Manager in Cleveland, Ohio
About Momentive Technologies Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries. As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world. Sr. Materials Scientist Technology Manager As a Sr. Material Scientist Technology Manager, you'll spearhead the creation of innovative materials, drive new product launches, and provide invaluable technical support to our esteemed clientele. Your role involves the thrilling challenge of developing groundbreaking high-temperature fusion processes and offering crucial manufacturing technical support. Collaborating closely with our team, you'll be instrumental in scaling up products and processes from the initial bench phase to high-volume production. Moreover, you'll not only contribute to managing our team of Technology Technicians but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of materials technology within our organization. Job Description Develop new quartz products and processes utilizing technical expertise to meet new market/application demands. Lead new product introduction projects with cross-functional teams and external validation partners. Responsibilities include IP research, feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, cost model construction and analysis. Will work with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to support scaleup and transfer of technology. Apply project management skills in planning, budgeting, time management, resource allocation, and risk management. Generate intellectual properties such as patents, publications, and internal reports. Also, support generation of product brochure, marketing communications including white papers, technical training presentations and procedures for commercial and manufacturing team respectively. Responsible for manufacturing technical support regarding high temperature processing of quartz and quartz containing materials. Apply Six Sigma methodology, statistical, surface and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis and troubleshooting. Minimum Qualifications: PhD degree Material Science & Engineering or Glass Science 5+ years industry experience Expertise in working with and the design of high temperature processing equipment of quartz, glass, or ceramics. Proficient in statistical design and analysis of experimental data including design of experiment, hypothesis testing and Gage R&R. Project management experience - effective planning and prioritization of projects of significant business impact to deliver new product/process technologies. Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing, supplier, and customer to accomplish project objectives on time and within budget. Ability to do hands-on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE and interact and influence in a matrixed environment. Management experience desired, will share responsibility of managing a team of technology technicians. A strong sense of accountability, urgency, and self-direction. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with, or design of, quartz fusion processes including electric fusion, arc fusion and