Aerospace and Defense, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Failure Analysis, Leadership, Manufacturing, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Management, Product Programs, Product/Service Launch, Sales, Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support
Location: Canton, OH (Relocation Available)
Type: Full-Time
We are partnering with a flagship manufacturing company seeking a Materials Product Development Leader.
This leadership role is focused on customer-driven product development, application engineering, technical commercialization, and technical roadmap development. The position will lead a team of metallurgists and engineers supporting new material solutions, customer applications, and strategic growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product development and application engineering initiatives from concept through commercialization
- Partner directly with customers to solve technical and application challenges
- Build technical roadmaps supporting growth across Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and related markets
- Lead and develop a team of metallurgists and technical engineers
- Support technical investigations, failure analysis, and customer issue resolution efforts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams
- Drive customer-focused technical innovation and long-term product growth initiatives
Ideal Background
- Materials Science, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or related technical background
- Experience leading product development, application engineering, technical service, or commercialization initiatives within materials-based manufacturing environments
- Strong customer-facing technical leadership experience
- Aerospace, Defense, Energy, specialty metals, forgings, bearings, heat treat, or advanced manufacturing industry experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary target approximately $140K–$190K
- 20% bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance available
- Strong benefits package including generous PTO
full suite benefits plus bonus plus relocation assistance avialable