Platform Engineering Lead – Automotive Solutions
Henkel
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Job summary
Henkel is seeking a seasoned engineering leader in the Adhesive Technologies group to drive strategic initiatives with automotive and industrial customers. You will travel ~50% to engage with customers and suppliers, understand BIW and vehicle structural systems, and shape roadmaps to grow profitability in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
The role demands 7–10 years in strategic engineering or platform management, plus sales exposure, to steer product launches and future-focused
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
- 7–10 years of experience in strategic engineering or platform management roles, ideally in automotive/industrial sectors with sales experience.
- Strong technical understanding of Body in White and vehicle structural systems.
Responsibilities
- Travel to customers and suppliers around 50%.
- Develop and execute customer roadmaps to drive profitable growth.
- Identify key decision makers and build relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Collaborate with Technical Team/Marketing/Sales/KAM to steer activities.
- Analyze future scenarios to create new paths of business.
- Lead new product launches at customers.
Skills
Education
Job description
Henkel is seeking a seasoned engineering leader in the Adhesive Technologies group to drive strategic initiatives with automotive and industrial customers. You will travel ~50% to engage with customers and suppliers, understand BIW and vehicle structural systems, and shape roadmaps to grow profitability in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
The role demands 7–10 years in strategic engineering or platform management, plus sales exposure, to steer product launches and future-focused
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