Lead Engineer (Automotive Applications)
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Rocky Hill, CT, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Apr 26, 2023
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Engineering
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Do you dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- The Lead Engineer will provide design and technical expertise to Henkel's Automotive OEM customers by consulting with their engineering and design teams to create a design of experiments for a variety of internal combustion and electric passenger vehicles, with a focus on the design of collision repair and recall solutions.
- Travel with Henkel automotive sales representatives to develop first-hand knowledge of customer/ market needs.
- Is accountable for product recommendations, customized product applications, new product training and troubleshooting for customers.
- Reports quality issues / customer claims to relevant parts of the organization in a well documented manner.
- Works with application equipment to provide solutions to enhance customer adhesive related processes
- Works effectively on strategic business unit and/or Regional specific projects. Contributes to project plans and helps the team to deliver project goals
- May supervise laboratory work (incl. prioritization) for samples coming from customers, and report technical results to customers (project management)
- Is accountable for directly communicating with sales, marketing, product development, Innovation, members of engineering field team or project team members.
YOUR SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant engineering/technical discipline is required.
- 3+ years of experience providing engineering solutions in a lab/manufacturing/design environment is required.
- Experience in automotive collision repair or designing automotive repair solutions is required.
- Customer support experience (providing product application training).
- Strong customer relations and communication skills, demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to accommodate an average of 15%-20% travel.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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