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UFP INDUSTRIES, INC. R&D Product Development Leader in PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisconsin
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 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 prototypes 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 as... 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: E-Mail a Rsum: tmccarthy@ufpi.com Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8E3D123809594BFB