Manager Testing and Certification NA

Henkel group; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 112,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies group in Rocky Hill seeks a senior laboratory leader to drive testing across multiple technologies and end markets. You will develop people, methods and infrastructure while managing CAPEX to maximize value and capability.

You will coordinate with global Henkel labs, ensure SHE compliance, and champion automation and digital records to deliver high-quality data for simulation and product development. This onsite role requires five days in the Rocky Hill office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience leading technical professionals and managing laboratory operations.
• Strong knowledge of adhesive or materials testing, lab equipment, test-method development and technical problem solving; knowledge of FEA testing/reporting.
• Experience managing CAPEX and project budgets, including prioritization of equipment investments.
• Working knowledge of corporate SHE expectations, structured safety processes, 5S and quality-management systems; ISO 17025/9001 is valuable.
• Understanding of automation/digitalization requirements while maintaining dependable lab service.
• Strong stakeholder communication across functions, SBUs, countries and external interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, technicians and temporary employees to deliver high-quality adhesive testing.
• Provide expert testing guidance to internal and external customers.
• Manage state-of-the-art laboratory capability through development of people, methods, equipment and infrastructure.
• Own CAPEX projects and develop an equipment technology plan.
• Coordinate capabilities across Henkel laboratories and collaborate globally.
• Ensure compliance with SHE and ISO 17025/9001.

Skills

Leadership

Technical guidance

Laboratory operations

CAPEX management

FEA testing

Quality systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

FEA software

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customerswith a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functionalcoatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Lead engineers, technicians and temporary employees to deliver high-quality adhesive testing across multiple technologies, end markets and strategic business units.
• Provide expert testing guidance to internal and external customers
• Manage state-of-the-art laboratory capability through development of people, methods, equipment and infrastructure.
• Own CAPEX projects and develop an equipment technology and utilization plan that delivers strong technical capability at the best value
• Coordinate capabilities across Henkel laboratories and collaborate within a global network with shared goals
• Ensure compliance with Henkel SHE requirements and applicable quality systems, including ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
• Engage regularly with key stakeholders, broaden the lab’s reach and maintain a strong customer experience
• Strengthen Finite Element Analysis (FEA )testing capability in Rocky Hill by providing high-quality testing data to simulation engineers
• Modernize laboratory practices by incorporating automation and digital records into workflows
• This role is fully onsite and requires 5 days a week in our Rocky Hill office

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or a closely related discipline
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience leading technical professionals and managing laboratory operations, priorities and capability development
• Strong knowledge of adhesive or materials testing, laboratory equipment, test-method development and technical problem solving. Knowledge of FEA testing/reporting methodologies
• Experience managing CAPEX and project budgets, including prioritization of equipment investments and utilization
• Working knowledge of corporate SHE expectations, structured safety processes, 5S and quality-management systems; experience with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 is valuable
• Understanding of automation/digitalization requirements while maintaining dependable day-to-day laboratory service
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions, SBUs, countries and external customer interfaces

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybridwork policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching,employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares,annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse nationaland international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skillsdevelopment courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary rangefor this role is $112,000.00 and $135,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimumand maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at thetime of posting.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligiblefor incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. TheCompany also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actualcompensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills,experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended tocomply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does notaccept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore,Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of anunsolicited referral.

At Henkel, wecome from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Webelieve the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is anequal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status,genetic information, and other legally protected categories.