Product Manager | Produktmanager (m/w/d)
Ewald Dörken AG
Job Summary
This role requires a dedicated professional to take holistic responsibility for the strategic direction and management of products within the Industrial Coatings sector, maintaining a strong focus on customer needs. Key daily activities include guiding the complete product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to market introduction and phase-out control. The Product Manager will continuously engage with customers to gather feedback, ensuring product improvements are aligned with market demands. Responsibilities also cover the operational and strategic alignment of specific product groups, particularly Topcoats/Sealants, and defining product strategies in coordination with various stakeholders to meet corporate goals. Candidates must possess a technical degree in fields such as Surface Technology or Paint Chemistry, coupled with several years of expertise in surface coating or paint development, ideally in sealants, electroplating, or tribology. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation within a market-leading expert in high-performance corrosion protection in a value-oriented German company.
Required Skills
Education
Successful completion of a technical degree (e.g., Surface Technology, Process Engineering, Paint Chemistry, Paint Engineering) or a comparable qualification with relevant industry experience
Experience
- Several years of expertise in surface coating or paint development
- Experience preferably in sealants, electroplating (galvanizing), and/or tribology
- Professional experience in end-to-end product steering and strategic product alignment
Languages
Additional
- Not specified