Manager of Digital Inkjet Technology

Sun Chemical Corporation; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in Bath is seeking an experienced Manager of Digital Inkjet Technology to lead global projects and drive innovation. This hands-on leadership role involves coordination across international teams and delivering complex initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in digital inkjet technology, project management, and customer engagement. Responsibilities include managing a high-performing team and developing new products, requiring regular international travel for optimal project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience with aqueous, UV, solvent, latex, or related inkjet platforms.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and international teams.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate global digital inkjet technology projects.
• Drive new product development activities, including formulation and customer trials.
• Provide expert technical support to customers throughout project execution.

Skills

Digital inkjet technology

Team management

Customer-facing experience

Product development

Project management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Innovation

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Digital Inkjet Technology to lead the global coordination and execution of strategic digital inkjet projects. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives across international teams, partners, and customers.

You will play a critical role in driving product development, coordinating trials, and strengthening customer engagement, while ensuring alignment across global technology programs.

The position is onsite and requires regular international travel, roughly 25-35% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate global digital inkjet technology projects across internal teams, external partners, and OEMs
• Drive new product development activities, including formulation, testing, and customer trials
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams and customers to deliver business‑critical projects
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives, particularly within digital packaging
• Provide expert technical support to customers and internal stakeholders throughout project execution
• Align activities across international technology programs to maximise efficiency and innovation
• Lead, manage, and develop a team, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative environment

Required Skills and Experience (Must-Have)

Candidates must demonstrate the following three areas of experience:

• Digital inkjet technology experience, with expertise in aqueous, UV, solvent, latex, or related inkjet platforms considered advantageous.
• Experience managing teams (team size can vary)
• Customer‑facing experience, including working directly with clients and stakeholders

Additional Skills and Experience

• Degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline
• Strong background in product development and formulation
• Proven project management experience, ideally across complex, multi‑party environments
• Experience improving systems and processes to drive efficiency and innovation
• Ability to provide technical expertise and influence decision‑making at senior levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Effective problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate across functions and international teams
• Innovative and solution‑oriented approach
• Strong planning and organisational capability

This is a unique opportunity to take on a globally impactful role in a growing and innovative area of digital technology.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.