Product Manager – Polymer Products for Filter Presses
Teknikum
Teknikum – A pioneer in sustainable polymer technology
Teknikum serves demanding industrial sectors with customized rubber, plastic, silicone, and foam product solutions. Our high-quality and reliable industrial hoses with the Finnish Key Flag Symbol, competitive contract manufacturing services for molded products, and comprehensive rubber lining and mill lining services ensure the efficiency and competitiveness of our customers’ processes.
Teknikum’s factories and offices are located in Finland and Hungary. The operations of the group are guided by our core values: safety, environmental responsibility, and sincerity.
Product Manager – Polymer Products for Filter Presses
We are looking for a passionate and technically skilled Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of polymer products for filter presses—critical components in solid-liquid separation across industries including mining, wastewater treatment, chemicals, and food & beverage. In this newly established role, you will be responsible for driving the creation and launch of an entirely new product portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and strategy of this business area, focusing on innovation and expanding its presence in critical industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead product strategy, development, and continuous improvement of polymer components for filter presses, ensuring durability, and performance in demanding filtration environments.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to design, test, and launch innovative polymer solutions tailored for pressure filtration.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitive benchmarks, translating insights into actionable product roadmaps.
- Engage with customers and sales teams to provide technical support, gather feedback, and ensure products meet application-specific requirements.
- Support marketing and sales activities with technical expertise and product training.
What We Expect from You?
We value your proactive and hands-on approach to product management, combined with strong technical expertise and a commercial mindset. At Teknikum, we appreciate individuals who are self-driven, curious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement. A structured and persistent working style is key to succeeding in this role, as product development projects often span over several years and require careful follow-up. You will thrive in our team if you are motivated by collaboration, eager to work closely with both customers and internal stakeholders, and ready to take ownership of driving product development initiatives forward.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering, product management, or technical sales within the mining or process equipment industries.
- Deep understanding of industrial filtration and dewatering technologies. Strong technical-commercial mindset, with the ability to identify market needs and drive product development accordingly.
- Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and project management.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent English language skills are required. Finnish language proficiency is considered an advantage.
Your location can be anywhere in Finland. However, during the initial period, regular presence at our headquarters in Sastamala is required. The position also requires willingness and ability to travel globally on a regular basis.
What We Offer You:
We offer you an exciting and challenging opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new product portfolio and business area within an innovative polymer company. You will play a pivotal role in creating and driving the growth of this new area, working alongside a motivated and professional team. Although this product portfolio is new, you’ll leverage our established presence and strong customer relationships in the mining industry.
We offer our employees a range of benefits including epassi, sports activities, massages, bicycle benefits, and various other services.
Application Process:
Please submit your application, CV and salary requirements via our recruitment partner Compass HR Group using the ”Apply for position” button below by May 18, 2025. Interviews will begin during the application period, so we encourage you to apply promptly.
For more information about the position, contact Heikki Valtonen Compass HR Group, tel. 0400 708 162 or heikki.valtonen@compasshrg.fi.
Compass Human Resources Group has existed since 1982. Today, we are an international organisation with offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the UK. We are specialized in Executive Search and Recruitment.
