Senior Digital Ink Product Leader — Employee-Owned Growth

Wikoff Color Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Wikoff Color Corporation in Fort Mill, SC seeks a Senior Product Development Manager to lead the research, formulation, development, commercialization, and continuous improvement of inkjet inks and related technologies.

The role directs a multidisciplinary team for Energy-Curable, Water-Based, and Solvent-Based formulations, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver innovative solutions that align with Wikoff's growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related discipline required.
• Master's or Ph.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Digital Product Development technology roadmap.
• Lead formulation, validation, commercialization, and continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluate emerging raw materials and technologies to improve performance, sustainability, and cost.
• Direct laboratory best practices, documentation, and technical standards.
• Translate customer and market requirements into commercially viable products.
• Lead product trials, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Support product launches and lifecycle management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for product performance and manufacturability.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Product Development personnel.
• Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and individual development plans.
• Promote a culture of innovation, safety, accountability, and collaboration.
• Manage laboratory resources and departmental budgets.
• Support strategic customer visits and technical presentations.
• Provide technical expertise for complex customer and manufacturing issues.
• Represent Wikoff at industry conferences and supplier meetings.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Technical Service teams.
• Share market intelligence and support strategic business planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Formulation

Digital inks

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Wikoff Color Corporation in Fort Mill, SC seeks a Senior Product Development Manager to lead the research, formulation, development, commercialization, and continuous improvement of inkjet inks and related technologies.

The role directs a multidisciplinary team for Energy-Curable, Water-Based, and Solvent-Based formulations, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver innovative solutions that align with Wikoff's growth strategy.