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Head of Research And Development

Kensington Additive, Chicago, IL, United States


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$140,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
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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