Senior Application Engineering Manager

Hr Journals; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Connecticut is seeking a Senior Application Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team in developing innovative adhesives, films, and application processes for key consumer electronics customers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in adhesives or related fields, with strong team leadership skills. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement to drive success in customer accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with adhesives, films, or tapes used in consumer electronics.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams with 5+ direct reports.
• Ability to lead complex projects and adapt to changing customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an engineering team supporting major customer accounts.
• Drive development of new adhesive materials and application processes.
• Manage engineering labs, workflows, prioritization, and reporting.
• Own CapEx and continuously improve lab capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and customer specifications.

Skills

Adhesives

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

FEA

Flow modeling

CAD

Lab automation technologies

Job description

About the job Senior Application Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team supporting key consumer electronics customers. This role focuses on developing innovative adhesives, films, and application processes, while driving technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor an engineering team supporting major customer accounts.

Drive development of new adhesive materials and application processes.

Manage engineering labs, workflows, prioritization, and reporting.

Own CapEx and continuously improve lab capabilities.

Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and customer specifications.

Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering.

10+ years of experience with adhesives, films, or tapes used in consumer electronics.

5+ years of experience leading technical teams (5+ direct reports).

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to lead complex projects and adapt to changing customer needs.

Familiarity with FEA, flow modeling, CAD, and lab automation technologies.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.