Metallurgy Manager at Element Materials Technology

Metallurgy ManagerJob LocationsUS-OH-ClevelandID2025-17687OverviewJoin us as a Metallurgy Manager and see how your variety of leadership responsibilities make a difference and how critical it is to helping us deliver on our purpose and achieve our goals. Element Cleveland is searching for a self-motivated , experienced Technician to lead the Metallurgy team. This role will report directly to the General Manager, will involve direct laboratory work supporting data generation, and training of staff as well as oversight of projects and mentorship of team members. Element Cleveland is a world renown Aerospace Testing Company with clients such as Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin. At Element our shared purpose of 'Making tomorrow safer than today' is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, if you join us...) apart from the crowd. Salary: $70K-$90K/yr ResponsibilitiesSafetyEnsure team members are trained in and adhering to Company Safety ProceduresQualityImprove FTR (First time right), ensure test samples and quality processes are being followedEnsure required training is completed for assigned team membersDevelop and implement appropriate cross-training plansDeliveryAssign and direct the work of dedicated team members; establish daily work plans coordinating. well with the other Department Leads and Management Team; conduct review of technical work and make independent judgments on the best course of actionEnsure productivity is measured against targets for what is required to meet or exceed the OTD and LT for the departmentEnsure department has necessary supplies/tools to perform daily job requirements effectively and efficientlyTPM (Total Productive Maintenance)Coordinate technical aspects of the area of assignment including fabrication, assembly, implementation, testing, calibration and maintenance of a wide variety of highly complex test equipment, support systems and devicesInnovationIdentify and make proposals for improvements and implement approved changes in the area of assignmentSQDCLead SQDC meetings and manage resulting actions items to completion.You will own IRR, FTIR, OTD and LT for your assigned areas and have direct impact on these metrics for our siteSupervisory ResponsibilitiesContributes to all personnel actions for the group including hiring, promotions, performance and merit reviews, discipline, and terminationsSkills / QualificationsIs this job for me? This is a fast-paced environment, and we need someone who is proactive, self-motivated and a team player. The person for this role will be a specialist in their field, respected by all who they work with, keen to learn and enthusiastic in the face of challenge. You will:Three years of technical/vocational training in related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, blu-prints, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formExperience in interpreting testing procedures and requirementsProficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, etc....)Safety - 1 safety improvement per yearSafety - 1 safety training per monthOTD - 95%Revenue - 95% Revenue Days at TargetProductivity - 1 productivity project per yearNew Business - 1 new business capability/scope added per yearReporting: Weekly report outs to GM and OPS on Operational metrics to the goals and objective sheetLT per department:Machine Shop: 36 hrsMechanical: 20 hrsChemistry: 24 hrsMetallurgy: 24 hrsNOTE: This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. * 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.#LI-DM1Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.