Research And Development Manager

Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you want to constantly search and identify phenomena, market problems and solutions that have the ability to impact some of the largest global issues we face today?Built environment is responsible for nearly 40% of global GHG emissions and is one of the industries going through a huge transition towards sustainability. That is why we have a great vision to have an impact on more sustainable future of the built environment SUPER Healthy Buildings.

This is our passion now and this poses an opportunity for the impact minded people to create something bigger that will help also future generations. Our Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) unit in Lempäälä is looking for anRDI Manager for the Construction Business Area for a temporary position (parental leave)You will be working in our expert team in the area of cement-based chemistry solutions in Construction business. For example, our wet room solutions include all the surface layers on the concrete floor or wall in the bathroom including cement- and polymer-based chemistries.

The focus in the development of our solutions is in cement-based layers or adhesives. In this RDI Manager role, you will manage and work with development projects in close cooperation with internal stakeholders and customers. You as a RDI Manager will also be in a significant role in SUPER Healthy Buildings. To thrive in this position, you will collaborate fluently in diverse business environments, and are able to turn ideas into profitable commercial solutions. Understanding of cement-based chemistry and construction business is considered an asset. Typical tasks for an RDI Manager, Construction, at Kiilto:

Strategic follow-up of designated product and business area for technical development. Recipe responsibility of agreed products. Product project execution including recipe formulation, laboratory testing and customer trials. Being part of basic research in the field, for example university research projects or co-innovation projects. Support to production, purchasing, sales and product management. Internal and external information sharing and training and other relevant RDI tasks. This job is located in Lempäälä, although some travel is also required. You will be a perfect fit for the Kiilto community if you have most of the following strengths:

Passion for the environment – You want to make choices for a better future and to take sustainability into consideration in everything you do. Can-do customer-oriented attitude – You are willing to give it everything you’ve got, whether it’s a customer meeting or a trial, formulating novel solutions or working in the lab. Technical skills – We would prefer experience in cement- or polymer-based solutions for construction applications and an overall understanding of the construction business. Education – You have a Master’s degree or equivalent in material science, chemistry, inorganic chemistry or civil engineering.

Start-up spirit – You are capable of producing innovative ideas and developing them into practical applications. Language skills – You are fluent in English, Finnish is considered an asset. A workplace that caresAt Kiilto, you get to work in an environment that is a fascinating combination of a growing international and down-to-earth family business. Our employees appreciate our long-term approach, open and transparent company culture, Kiilto's team spirit and versatile opportunities to learn new things and grow together with the company. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward and develop in our own innovation and training programs.

We are particularly proud of the recognitions we have received for our contributions to well-being at work: we have been chosen twice as the most active workplace in Finland. In case you got this far, continue reading for just a bit moreDo you want to be part of our community? Do not hesitate to apply. The last day to apply is 17 August 2025. Please apply here and also attach your salary request and CV. If you want to hear more details on the position, please contact Head of RDI Construction Joonas Kupiainen, +358 400 579 627, on 4 August between 13. 00 and 15.

00 EET or on 11 August between 8. 30 and 10. 00 EET. We operate in compliance with Kiilto’s recruitment process and treat all communications related to the position with absolute confidentiality. We also ask that applicants reserve 21 or 22 August for a possible interview date in Lempäälä. The selected candidate will need to pass a health check, which includes drug testing.