Tokyo, Japan
about 3 hoursA global materials technology business, the organisation supports manufacturing operations through specialist expertise in chemistry, membranes and mechanical fabrication. Its work depends on the quality and reliability of critical raw materials and strong partnerships with suppliers and internal teams.
The company is committed to a prevention-focused approach to quality, bringing together local manufacturing teams and regional and global colleagues to manage risk, improve processes and support product development. This role offers the opportunity to shape supplier and materials quality practices across two manufacturing sites in Japan, while contributing to broader regional quality initiatives. You will join a collaborative, cross-functional environment where technical judgement, clear communication and practical leadership can make a meaningful difference to operational performance and customer confidence.
As Manager of Materials Quality Engineering, you will lead a team supporting materials and supplier quality across chemistry, membranes and mechanical fabrication. Based in Tokyo, you will provide technical direction and people leadership for work supporting two Japan manufacturing sites and regional supplier activities.
You will guide the team’s delivery across supplier management, raw material management, management of change and new product development. Working closely with plant teams, global quality colleagues, Procurement, Operations, Research and Development, Customer Quality and suppliers, you will drive risk prevention, disciplined change control and consistent materials performance. You will oversee investigations, audits and corrective and preventive actions, and act as an escalation point for supplier or customer-facing quality issues. You will also monitor quality performance, communicate risks and progress, and develop your team’s technical capability. Travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers and regional or global meetings will be required, up to 20%.
