Elizabeth High
About Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High is a Quality Manager at Materion Corporation, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in quality engineering and metallurgical roles across several companies, including Arconic and Alcoa, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University.
Current Role at Materion Corporation
Elizabeth High currently serves as the Quality Manager at Materion Corporation, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining the facility's certification to the ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards, ensuring compliance with international quality management standards. Her responsibilities also include leading specification review meetings to ensure timely responses, which highlights her leadership and organizational skills.
Previous Experience at Materion Corporation
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth worked at Materion Corporation as a Senior Quality Engineer from 2022 to 2023. Her tenure at Materion began with her position as a Quality Engineer from 2020 to 2022, where she contributed to quality assurance processes in the Leesport, Pennsylvania facility. Her experience at Materion reflects her expertise in quality management within the manufacturing sector.
Professional Background at Arconic and Alcoa
Elizabeth High has extensive experience in the metallurgical field, having worked at Arconic and Alcoa. At Arconic, she held several positions, including Product Metallurgist and Senior Metallurgical Engineering Specialist, from 2016 to 2020. She also served as Lab Superintendent for three years. At Alcoa, she worked as a Cold Mill Quality Coordinator and as a Technical Intern, gaining valuable experience in quality coordination and metallurgical engineering.
Educational Qualifications in Materials Science
Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in materials science principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various quality and engineering roles.
Commitment to Quality Standards and Customer Service
In her roles, Elizabeth has maintained A2LA accreditation to the ISO 17025 standard, which is essential for laboratory competence and quality assurance. She actively travels to customer locations to assist with technical issues and to gain insights into their processes, demonstrating her commitment to customer service and continuous improvement in quality management.