Technical Director

Insight Global; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

15% target bonus

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Technical Director for an automotive coatings client in Cleveland, OH. This leadership role oversees technical operations across pretreatment, e-coat, and body topcoat, guiding 3 teams of 30-40 professionals. The role emphasizes strategic direction, mentoring, and OEM support.

Hybrid work with 3–4 days onsite per week; compensation $100,000–$135,000 annually plus a 15% target bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing technical teams in automotive coatings or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership and mentoring experience.
• Exposure to OEM coatings, topcoat, paint systems, e-coat, pretreatment, or related automotive finishing technologies.
• Hands-on technical problem-solving and reviews.
• Ability to drive organizational and cultural transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop 3 technical teams (30–40 professionals) and oversee cross‑segment operations.
• Collaborate with leadership teams, participate in staff meetings, and mentor employees.
• Review technical challenges and guide problem-solving and technical reviews.
• Drive organizational improvements and change initiatives while maintaining OEM customer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

People leadership

OEM coatings exposure

Technical problem-solving

Change agent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

An automotive coatings manufacturing client is seeking a Technical Director to join their team! This leader will oversee technical operations across multiple coating segments, including pretreatment, e-coat, and body topcoat technologies, while managing 3 teams of approximately 30-40 technical professionals. The role is heavily focused on leadership, team development, strategic direction, technical problem-solving, and ensuring consistent support for OEM customers. This individual will spend a significant portion of their time collaborating with leadership teams, conducting staff meetings, reviewing technical challenges, mentoring employees, and driving organizational improvements while maintaining customer engagement as needed.

This is a full-time direct placement opportunity located in Cleveland, OH, operating in a hybrid environment with approximately 3-4 days onsite per week. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 annually, plus a 15% target bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Leadership experience managing technical teams within the automotive, coatings, or chemical manufacturing industries


• Strong people leadership experience with a passion for developing and mentoring employees


• Exposure to OEM coatings, topcoat, paint systems, e-coat, pretreatment, or related automotive finishing technologies


• Strong technical foundation and ability to provide hands‑on guidance in problem‑solving and technical reviews


• Ability to serve as a change agent and help drive organizational and cultural transformation


• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience within automotive coatings organizations


• Experience supporting global organizations and working across international teams


• Exposure to R&D and innovation environments


• Experience supporting OEM customer relationships