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Do you want to help shape the future of sustainable fire protection? As a Product Development Manager at Protega, you will play a key role in leading the entire innovation chain – from idea and lab to finished product on an industrial scale. You will combine chemical engineering expertise with strategic responsibility and drive the development of Swedish-made world-class solutions that protect both buildings and the environment!

About the position This position is a direct recruitment, meaning the recruitment process is conducted through Bravura and you will be employed directly by Protega AB.

About Protega

Since 1988, Protega has manufactured Swedish fire protection of absolute world-class from its own production facility in Trelleborg. The company has grown slowly but steadily – from a narrow range to a comprehensive offering within passive fire protection, with products such as fire protection paint for steel and wood structures, fire-resistant surfaces, and fire seals for the entire building. Behind the products lies extensive research and development, and several of them achieve the industry's highest environmental assessments. The company is in a growth phase, with strong exports to Australia and New Zealand and great potential in the UK and Ireland. With an experienced team and clear direction, Protega continues to develop the future's sustainable fire protection solutions.

Today, the company consists of 13 people who together are responsible for development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales – all under one roof. The close collaboration enables short decision-making paths, strong quality control, and great flexibility. As a local player in Scandinavia, Protega works closely with its customers and offers Swedish-made products that combine technical function with aesthetic expression – with a finish resembling decorative paint.

Read more about them here (https://protega.se/) and feel free to follow them on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/protega-ab/about/)for more information!

Responsibilities

In the role of Product Development Manager, you will have overall responsibility for driving and developing the company's product development within fire protection paints and fire sealing products. The role thus combines strategic responsibility, chemical engineering expertise, and leadership – with the goal of ensuring the future's competitive and environmentally adapted product portfolio within passive fire protection.

You will lead the entire process from idea and laboratory work to finished product on an industrial scale, ensuring that development occurs with high quality, clear methodology, and in close collaboration with production. You will be responsible for the development and optimization of formulations and recipes as well as for documentation and follow-up of ongoing projects. The role also includes HSEQ-related issues such as safety data sheets, registrations, and environmental assessments. You actively follow market developments and in collaboration with suppliers, partners, and customers, you are the company's chemical engineering expert. You will lead one employee within the department, which means you have personnel responsibility that includes coaching, performance reviews, and salary discussions.

• Lead the entire product development process from idea and lab scale to industrial production.
• Be responsible for formulations, recipes, documentation, and follow-up of development projects.
• Drive HSEQ work, including safety data sheets, registrations, and environmental assessments.
• Be the company's chemical engineering expert towards suppliers, customers, and partners as well as represent at trade fairs and in networks.
• Have personnel responsibility for one employee with a focus on coaching, development, and goal management.

Education, experience, and personal qualities

• Master's degree in chemistry
• Several years of experience in product development within the manufacturing industry, preferably in areas such as paint, sealants, liquids, or bulk materials
• Good knowledge of binders and polymers
• Understanding of environmental assessments and insight into how different raw materials affect the environment
• Experience in project management or leadership is an advantage
• Swedish and English; very good skills in both spoken and written
• Driving license B

As a Product Development Manager, you drive the development of new and existing products from idea to finished solution. You are self-driven, used to making decisions and advancing projects independently. You are confident in your expert role and provide support to other departments internally when needed. An important part of the role is to work in a structured and systematic way. Product development often involves many tests and iterations before reaching the right result, and therefore your ability to document and formulate recipes in writing is crucial for success. At the same time, you have good collaboration and communication skills and can present and explain your ideas clearly in contact with both colleagues and external parties.

Other information

Start: By agreement  Location: Trelleborg Salary: By agreement 

We use a competency-based methodology in all recruitment processes to ensure unbiased selections. We also work with ongoing selections, which means we will take down the ad when enough candidates have applied. If you are considered for the position, we will contact you for an initial phone interview. Regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not, you will receive feedback on your application.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact our support:

[email protected]

010-171 47 10

We recommend that you submit your application promptly as we conduct ongoing selections.

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