Manager Testing and Certification NA

Manager Testing and Certification NA

Adhesive TechnologiesInnovationUnited States, Rocky Hill, CT, CTFull TimeRegular

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

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

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your 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: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work 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 gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships

• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $112,000.00 and $135,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept 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 an unsolicited referral.

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

JOB ID: 26103371

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

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