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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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