Product Manager, Fused Quartz
Momentive Technologies, Richmond Heights, OH, United States
About Momentive Technologies
Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra‑high‑performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high‑growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.
Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com
Product Manager – Quartz
This position requires a candidate who can quickly master a technical product sold into a relatively mature but broad application/customer base. The ideal candidate should have excellent prioritization, organization, analysis, and communication skills, and be comfortable contributing to a global team with diverse backgrounds and skills in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
Support quotation of new business opportunities through guidelines provided by senior product managers, emphasizing rapid responsiveness to sales and inside sales representatives to drive customer satisfaction.
Own material master interactions including new product introduction workflows and related process improvements, development of material master structures for new product initiatives, and ongoing resolution of any material master issues.
Coordinate with commercial excellence leader on initiatives to improve inside sales representative productivity and customer responsiveness, including quotation tools, lead and quote result tracking, slow‑moving inventory promotion, etc.
Facilitate between inside sales representatives or sales leaders and supply chain team on expedite requests and production prioritization (with support of product manager).
Participate in regular operating mechanisms of product management team around pricing management (annual price updates, etc.) and lead time communications for inside sales teams.
Support margin and pricing trend analysis within product lines and across customer mix to help identify improvement opportunities through better cost tracking or pricing / mix actions.
Support quality team and product management on customer documentation including certificates of conformance and analysis or customer‑driven surveys as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in a commercial, supply chain, operations, or product management support role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience supporting quotation, pricing, order, or customer request workflows using defined guidelines or approval frameworks.
Strong analytical capability, including proficiency in Excel and experience working with pricing, cost, margin, or volume data.
Experience working in ERP or masterdata‑driven systems (SAP preferred), including exposure to material master data or new material setup processes.
Ability to coordinate effectively with sales, supply chain, operations, and quality teams to support time‑sensitive commercial and operational requests.
Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal coordination and customer documentation support.
Preferred Qualifications
Educational background or prior experience in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or another technical discipline.
Exposure to engineered or manufactured products, preferably within industrial, semiconductor, or materials‑based markets.
Experience supporting new product introduction activities, SKU setup, or product lifecycle administration.
Familiarity with pricing support activities such as margin analysis, cost tracking, annual price update preparation, or pricing exception analysis.
Experience with quotation tools, CRM systems, lead/quote tracking, or commercial productivity improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to learn technical products quickly and apply that understanding to support commercial, operational, or documentation needs.
Key Relationships
Product Management
– Primary day‑to‑day interaction. Works closely with Product Managers and Senior Product Managers to support quotation activities, material master management, pricing processes, documentation, and analysis.
Inside Sales / Customer Service
– Frequent interaction to support quoting responsiveness, lead time communication, documentation requests, and commercial process execution.
Supply Chain / Operations
– Regular coordination to support expedite requests, production prioritization, material availability, and lead time inputs, with escalation and guidance from Product Management as needed.
Sales Team (Field Sales / Sales Leadership)
– Periodic interaction to support customer requests, clarify product or pricing details, and ensure alignment on commercial execution.
Finance
– Limited but recurring interaction to support margin analysis, pricing metrics, and data validation related to cost, pricing, and mix trends.
Quality
– As needed, to support certificates of conformance, customer documentation, and customer‑driven surveys.
Travel Requirements
Limited travel requirements, less than 5 %.
Working Conditions
This position is
office‑based
and located in
Northeast Ohio , with the expectation that the individual will maintain an on‑site office at one of Momentive's NE Ohio facilities.
The role involves regular on‑site interaction with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Inside Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality.
Hybrid work arrangements may be available
in accordance with Company policy and business needs; eligibility and schedule are determined by management.
Occasional travel to other Momentive facilities or customer locations may be required.
Our
Product Manager – Quartz
will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.
Joining the Momentive team includes
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
401(k) plan with Company Match
Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
EEO Statement
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra‑high‑performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high‑growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.
Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com
Product Manager – Quartz
This position requires a candidate who can quickly master a technical product sold into a relatively mature but broad application/customer base. The ideal candidate should have excellent prioritization, organization, analysis, and communication skills, and be comfortable contributing to a global team with diverse backgrounds and skills in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
Support quotation of new business opportunities through guidelines provided by senior product managers, emphasizing rapid responsiveness to sales and inside sales representatives to drive customer satisfaction.
Own material master interactions including new product introduction workflows and related process improvements, development of material master structures for new product initiatives, and ongoing resolution of any material master issues.
Coordinate with commercial excellence leader on initiatives to improve inside sales representative productivity and customer responsiveness, including quotation tools, lead and quote result tracking, slow‑moving inventory promotion, etc.
Facilitate between inside sales representatives or sales leaders and supply chain team on expedite requests and production prioritization (with support of product manager).
Participate in regular operating mechanisms of product management team around pricing management (annual price updates, etc.) and lead time communications for inside sales teams.
Support margin and pricing trend analysis within product lines and across customer mix to help identify improvement opportunities through better cost tracking or pricing / mix actions.
Support quality team and product management on customer documentation including certificates of conformance and analysis or customer‑driven surveys as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in a commercial, supply chain, operations, or product management support role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience supporting quotation, pricing, order, or customer request workflows using defined guidelines or approval frameworks.
Strong analytical capability, including proficiency in Excel and experience working with pricing, cost, margin, or volume data.
Experience working in ERP or masterdata‑driven systems (SAP preferred), including exposure to material master data or new material setup processes.
Ability to coordinate effectively with sales, supply chain, operations, and quality teams to support time‑sensitive commercial and operational requests.
Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal coordination and customer documentation support.
Preferred Qualifications
Educational background or prior experience in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or another technical discipline.
Exposure to engineered or manufactured products, preferably within industrial, semiconductor, or materials‑based markets.
Experience supporting new product introduction activities, SKU setup, or product lifecycle administration.
Familiarity with pricing support activities such as margin analysis, cost tracking, annual price update preparation, or pricing exception analysis.
Experience with quotation tools, CRM systems, lead/quote tracking, or commercial productivity improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to learn technical products quickly and apply that understanding to support commercial, operational, or documentation needs.
Key Relationships
Product Management
– Primary day‑to‑day interaction. Works closely with Product Managers and Senior Product Managers to support quotation activities, material master management, pricing processes, documentation, and analysis.
Inside Sales / Customer Service
– Frequent interaction to support quoting responsiveness, lead time communication, documentation requests, and commercial process execution.
Supply Chain / Operations
– Regular coordination to support expedite requests, production prioritization, material availability, and lead time inputs, with escalation and guidance from Product Management as needed.
Sales Team (Field Sales / Sales Leadership)
– Periodic interaction to support customer requests, clarify product or pricing details, and ensure alignment on commercial execution.
Finance
– Limited but recurring interaction to support margin analysis, pricing metrics, and data validation related to cost, pricing, and mix trends.
Quality
– As needed, to support certificates of conformance, customer documentation, and customer‑driven surveys.
Travel Requirements
Limited travel requirements, less than 5 %.
Working Conditions
This position is
office‑based
and located in
Northeast Ohio , with the expectation that the individual will maintain an on‑site office at one of Momentive's NE Ohio facilities.
The role involves regular on‑site interaction with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Inside Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality.
Hybrid work arrangements may be available
in accordance with Company policy and business needs; eligibility and schedule are determined by management.
Occasional travel to other Momentive facilities or customer locations may be required.
Our
Product Manager – Quartz
will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.
Joining the Momentive team includes
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
401(k) plan with Company Match
Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
EEO Statement
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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