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Global Head of Additive & Advanced Manufacturing at Kensington Additive
Position Title : Head of R&D
Location: Chicago
Salary: $140k + 20% Bonus
The Head of R&D is responsible for leading research and development efforts for metallic effect pigments, driving growth in existing and new markets. This role involves overseeing innovation, product development, team management, and business strategy , ensuring compliance with APQP methodology and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy: Drive innovation, expand market presence, and manage R&D operations across multiple sites.
Product & Process Development: Ensure new products meet quality, performance, cost, and manufacturability standards.
Business & Innovation Strategy: Oversee new product launches, intellectual property management, and industry collaborations.
Experimentation & Process Optimization: Design and scale up production processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
Collaboration & Networking: Work with Technical Marketing, Operations, and Quality Control , while building industry and academic partnerships.
Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure safety, ISO compliance, and support QC, Six Sigma methodologies, and analytical testing .
Qualifications & Requirements:
~ PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering .
~5+ years of R&D/Technical Service experience , preferably in metallic pigments or specialty chemicals .
~ Strong leadership, product innovation, and strategic planning abilities.
~ Experience in physical vapor deposition, encapsulation, and coatings preferred.
~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Salesforce, and statistical tools like Minitab .
~ Willingness to travel up to 40% .
Click apply or speak to Mark Ainscough for the full details at mainscough@kensingtonadditive.com
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research and Engineering
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office,
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