Senior Product Development Mgr
About The Position
The Senior Product Development Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for the research, formulation, development, commercialization, and continuous improvement of Wikoff Digital's inkjet inks, primers, coatings, and related technologies. This position leads a multidisciplinary Product Development team responsible for Energy-Curable, Water-Based, and Solvent-Based formulations supporting Piezo, Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Drop-on-Demand (DOD), and Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing systems. The role collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Operations to deliver innovative, commercially successful solutions that support Wikoff's growth strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related discipline required.
- 10+ years of formulation experience in digital inks, coatings, or specialty chemicals.
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success commercializing new products.
- Strong knowledge of pigment dispersions, printhead technologies, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Digital Product Development technology roadmap.
- Lead formulation, validation, commercialization, and continuous improvement projects.
- Evaluate emerging raw materials and technologies to improve performance, sustainability, and cost.
- Direct laboratory best practices, documentation, and technical standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Translate customer and market requirements into commercially viable products.
- Lead product trials, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer activities.
- Support product launches and lifecycle management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for product performance and manufacturability.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Product Development personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and individual development plans.
- Promote a culture of innovation, safety, accountability, and collaboration.
- Manage laboratory resources and departmental budgets.
- Support strategic customer visits and technical presentations.
- Provide technical expertise for complex customer and manufacturing issues.
- Represent Wikoff at industry conferences and supplier meetings.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Technical Service teams.
- Share market intelligence and support strategic business planning.
- Ensures overall compliance to defined Product Specifications, the Quality Management System, and the Quality Policy.
- Promotes a safe work environment by complying with the defined Safety rules, GMP and regulations at all times.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Career development and training opportunities
- Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
