Aaron Sayer, P.E.
About Aaron Sayer, P.E.
Aaron Sayer, P.E. is a Senior Process Engineer at Materion Corporation, where he has worked for 21 years. He holds degrees in Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering, and has contributed to significant projects including the production of beryllium for the James Webb Space Telescope.
Work at Materion
Aaron Sayer has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer since 2003. His role involves overseeing the production processes and ensuring quality standards are met in the manufacturing of beryllium products. He has played a significant part in qualifying beryllium produced by Materion’s new production plant in Elmore, Ohio. Sayer has also been a member of the Be Products Safety Team for nine years, focusing on safety protocols and compliance within the beryllium production environment.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Sayer holds multiple degrees in engineering. He studied at Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Engineering from 1996 to 1997. He then pursued further education at the University of Idaho, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from 1997 to 1999, followed by a Master's Degree in the same field from 1999 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in metallurgical processes and quality engineering.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Materion, Aaron Sayer worked as a Quality Engineer at USS-Posco Industries from 2000 to 2002 and at Oregon Steel Mills from 2002 to 2003. His experience in quality engineering has contributed to his understanding of production standards and quality assurance processes. Sayer has also been involved in leading projects to upgrade beryllium handling and production areas to comply with new OSHA Be exposure standards as part of Six Sigma Projects.
Achievements
Aaron Sayer has contributed to significant projects, including the production of optical beryllium mirrors and structures for the James Webb Space Telescope, a NASA initiative. He has presented projects internationally at conferences, showcasing his work and advancements in the field of metallurgical engineering. Additionally, he serves as an AS 9100C/ISO 9001:2008 certified internal auditor, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in engineering practices.