R&D Product Development Leader

UFP INDUSTRIES, INC. • Prairie Du Chien, WI • 1w ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: R&D Product Development Leader - Deckorators
Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is a leader in composite
decking, railing, and outdoor living products. We are experiencing rapid
growth, and our product development team plays a critical role in what
comes next. The R&D Product Development Leader is a key position
responsible for bringing new product families to life and expanding
applications for existing products. This is an excellent opportunity for
a curious, driven self-starter who enjoys solving problems, moving ideas
forward, and delivering real results. The successful candidate may
office from one of our current Deckorators locations in Selma, AL,
Buffalo NY or Prairie du Chien, WI, with travel expected up to 25-50%
depending on project needs. Job Summary The R&D Product Development
Leader is responsible for developing new products that meet customer
performance requirements and support the continued growth of the
Deckorators portfolio. This role drives product development projects
from concept through implementation, partnering across R&D, operations,
quality, and commercial teams to turn ideas into scalable products. This
position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working at the
intersection of technology, manufacturing, and market need - someone who
can ask smart questions, test ideas quickly, and help bring innovation
to market in a practical, results-focused way. What You\'ll Do Research
and develop new technologies that create meaningful product advantages
in the market Develop technical and product hypotheses and lead them
through evaluation and progression Build sound product proposals based
on market needs, technical feasibility, and business economics Identify
and qualify technical approaches to deliver products that meet customer
performance requirements Develop proto@types and work cross-functionally
to scale successful concepts into production Lead experimentation at the
appropriate level, including lab-scale, pilot, production, and field
testing Collect, interpret, and communicate technical data clearly and
effectively Troubleshoot gaps in product performance and help develop
solutions for future improvements Partner with teams across the business
to ensure products meet the right specifications, cost targets, and
performance goals Maintain awareness of competitive building product
offerings and identify opportunities for new product development Support
intellectual property efforts, including patent review, invention
identification, and related documentation Help manage development
timelines and project progression through a stage-gate or similar
process Prepare technical reports, updates, and presentations... For
full info follow application link. Universal Forest Products and its
subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All
qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race,
color, religion, sex or national origin. *** APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8E3D123809594BFB

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