Project Manager, Product Development

Socket.dev; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ATP North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Product Development to lead technical product development projects from concept through production. You will coordinate across R&D, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, testing laboratories, and customers to ensure timely launches.

Responsibilities include planning, documentation, risk management, coordinating prototypes and testing, and maintaining project reports.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate work across departments without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects, including planning, documentation, progress tracking, and risk management.
• Coordinate prototypes, testing, qualification, and production launches.
• Support development of adhesive formulations and adhesive tape products.
• Prepare laboratory samples and perform product and mechanical testing.
• Maintain project reports, risk analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate raw materials and other project requirements with suppliers.
• Provide technical support to customers and partner companies.
• Recommend improvements to meet quality, timing, and performance goals.
• Participate in domestic and international customer visits as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

English communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

ATP North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Product Development to lead technical product development projects from concept through production. This position will coordinate projects across Research and Development, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, testing laboratories, and customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead product development projects, including planning, documentation, progress tracking, and risk management.
• Coordinate product prototypes, testing, qualification, and production launches.
• Support the development of adhesive formulations and adhesive tape products.
• Prepare laboratory samples and perform product and mechanical testing.
• Maintain project reports, risk analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate raw materials and other project requirements with suppliers.
• Provide technical support to customers and partner companies.
• Recommend improvements to help projects meet quality, timing, and performance goals.
• Participate in domestic and international customer visits as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Five to ten years of experience with coatings, paints, varnishes, adhesives, or a related manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing product development or technical projects.
• Experience with laboratory testing, manufacturing quality, audits, or quality systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate work across departments without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% to 30%.

About ATP North America & Henkel

ATP North America is a leading manufacturer of specialty adhesive tape solutions serving a variety of industries throughout North America.

The ATP Group is part of Henkel, a global company with around 50,000 employees worldwide and a strong portfolio of leading technologies and brands. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a global market leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Together, ATP and Henkel Adhesive Technologies combine deep expertise in specialty tapes and liquid adhesives to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions and greater value for customers and consumers.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: "Know Your Rights" Poster .