Director, Wave Wire

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.

• Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
• Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
• Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
• Micromax – Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

The Director, Electronic Solder Materials (Wave Wire) provides strategic and operational leadership for all production, recovery, and material‑handling processes related to wave soldering and wire operations. This role ensures our product pipeline meets the needs of current and future customer requirements electronics assembly. Working closely with product management, R&D, Engineering and Supply Chain, Commercial, and Quality, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of growing both mature and new products in existing and adjacent end markets.

What will you be doing?

Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Define and lead the global vision and strategic roadmap for the Line of Business (LoB) portfolio.
• Create Strategic Objectives for the LoB and ensure appropriate Strategic Initiatives and KPIs are established and monitored. Create appropriate countermeasures to ensure goals are achieved
• Work with functional leaders to translate the LoB strategy into actionable objectives and execution plans.
• Work with product managers to develop and execute product lifecycle, pricing, and SKU rationalization strategies.
• Identify portfolio gaps and expansion opportunities in core and adjacent market segments.
• Lead customer segmentation strategy and commercialization plans.

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Accountable for global LOB revenue, margin, and volume targets, including margin health and profitability optimization.
• Develop targeted commercial strategies in partnership with regional teams to deliver sales and margin objectives.
• Oversee demand forecasting for the LOB and provide inputs to the Business Unit (BU)Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes.
• Provide monthly performance updates as part of BU Business Decision Day (BDD).
• Lead market assessment validation processes for quarterly forecasting (F1, F2, F3, and annual budgeting.

Market Positioning & Value Proposition

• Develop compelling value propositions aligned to customer needs and competitive positioning.
• Drive development and deployment of high-impact sales tools that clearly communicate product value.
• Ensure consistent global messaging across product management and marketing channels.


Technology & Innovation

• Lead the Technology Roadmap (TRM) process for multiple product lines, ensuring cross-functional feedback loops and alignment to strategic growth priorities.
• Identify TRM gaps relative to total available market demand.
• Partner with Engineering to prioritize initiatives.
• Work with product management to develop business cases and ensure alignment to annual and long-range plans.
• Oversee implementation of new product development (NPD) initiatives, including prioritization of project portfolio and validation of product capabilities.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to align LOB strategies with profitability and efficiency targets.
• Ensure robust pipeline management and commercialization readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure root cause analysis for strategic performance gaps
  
  

Who are You?

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including leadership within product management, commercial strategy, or advanced materials/ electronics assembly markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading global portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ownership of P&L performance.
• Experience with SIOP, technology road mapping, and commercialization processes preferred.

What competencies will you need?

• Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Commercial & Financial Acumen

• Product & Portfolio Management

• Market Insight & Customer Focus

• Innovation & Technology Leadership

• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

• Analytical & Decision-Making Capability

• Industry & Technical Expertise

• Leadership Experience & Professional Foundation

We are Offering...

Innovative - At ESI, we are committed to solving the complex and evolving needs of our customers through innovation and high-quality standards. We are focused on bringing cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable solutions to the market. Our people are the critical resources required to make that happen. We support your success by creating a strong, inclusive culture, competitive total rewards, and an appropriate work-life balance.

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Socially Responsible - We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance-related bonus plan. In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays. The typical base salary range for this position is between $145,789 and $218,683. Our pay range is based on several factors which are considered when determining any base salary.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.