Head of Application Engineering & OnSite Leadership

Henkel

Madison Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
401k matching
Bonus programs
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Senior Director-level leader for its Adhesive Technologies business unit in Michigan. The role oversees regional automotive OEM accounts, mentoring senior engineers, and steering strategic initiatives across technologies and plants.

Travel is 20-50% as needed to support high-level business priorities. The candidate will champion process improvements, lead global/regional strategies, and ensure alignment with executive stakeholders, while managing a diverse team in a

Qualifications

  • Experience leading large, cross-functional teams at director level.
  • Ability to guide strategy and innovation within adhesives/coatings industries.
  • Proven experience working with global/regional strategies and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the regional AE team for Automotive OEMs and empower managers to drive performance.
  • Provide strategic technical guidance to key accounts and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop leadership within the team and foster technical expertise at senior levels.
  • Collaborate with development teams to align innovation with business goals.

Skills

Leadership experience
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic thinking
Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in process or chemical engineering

Tools

AI tools usage

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Senior Director-level leader for its Adhesive Technologies business unit in Michigan. The role oversees regional automotive OEM accounts, mentoring senior engineers, and steering strategic initiatives across technologies and plants.

Travel is 20-50% as needed to support high-level business priorities. The candidate will champion process improvements, lead global/regional strategies, and ensure alignment with executive stakeholders, while managing a diverse team in a

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