Innovation Leader
Innovation Leader
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02-05-2025
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Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact KI Industries Inc. directlyfor assistance.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Innovation Leader to join our team specializing in decorative plastics injection molding and diecast components for the automotive and appliance industries. This role involves driving the development of new products and solutions that address customer needs and market trends with a strong focus on innovation and sustainable technologies. The Innovation Leader will work crossfunctionally with sales engineering and operations to implement concepts into customer projects and create an innovation roadmap that aligns with company strategy.
Key Responsibilities:- Assess Customer Needs and Market Trends:
- Engage with customers to gain insights into their priorities and challenges particularly in the automotive and appliance sectors.
- Analyze market trends and incorporate learnings from adjacent industries to propose new ideas and concepts that meet customer needs.
- Pitch innovative product ideas and solutions to customers positioning KI as a forwardthinking leader in the industry.
- Develop Innovative Products and Solutions:
- Continuously scan the market for new technologies in molding finishing processes (e.g. painting metallizing) and sustainability solutions.
- Assess the technical feasibility and market acceptance of new technologies and ideas within KIs customer segments.
- Develop innovative product solutions that address customer pain points while incorporating sustainability practices and circular economy principles.
- Create Innovation Roadmap:
- Evaluate the sales potential and investment requirements of various innovation ideas and prioritize them accordingly.
- Develop a timeline for innovation initiatives aligning them with KIs business potential and strategic objectives.
- Ensure that the innovation roadmap aligns with KIs overall strategy capabilities and longterm goals.
- Lead Implementation of Concepts into Customer Projects:
- Act as the central hub between sales engineering and operations translating innovative concepts into practical executable solutions for customer projects.
- Champion innovation both within KI and with customers fostering buyin and accelerating the adoption of new ideas and technologies.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure the successful implementation of new products and solutions into production.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Polymer Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in the plastics injection molding industry or related fields with a proven track record in product development and innovation.
- Strong knowledge of molding technologies materials and finishing processes (e.g. painting metallizing).
- Experience in customer engagement and understanding of market trends in the automotive and appliance industries.
- Demonstrated ability to assess technical feasibility market trends and customer needs to drive product development.
- Familiarity with sustainability solutions and a passion for incorporating them into product development.
- Strong leadership communication and project management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Ability to think strategically and drive innovative initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing automation or robotics.
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives particularly in the automotive and appliance industries.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact KI Industries Inc. directlyfor assistance.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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