Henkel · 3 days ago
Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering
Madison Heights, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expHenkel is a global leader in consumer and industrial products, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering will implement manufacturing processes, lead a team of engineers, and optimize production lines to ensure quality products are delivered on time and at competitive costs.
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Responsibilities
Implement manufacturing processes that enable quality products to be delivered on time at competitive cost
Identifies and develops projects with regional management on footprint optimization
Leads and manages a team of engineers to implement projects in the area of responsibility
Monitors KPIs for manufacturing processes with regional operations
Liaise with other stakeholders in order to provide professional support and advice
Prioritizes projects specialization, assigns and leverages resources in the area of responsibility
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical development and trends in the field of expertise
Defines best practices and standards for all relevant manufacturing technologies
Responsible for the technical management, maintenance and development of new and existing production lines
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of experience at a minimum in the automotive industry
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial of comparable) required
Deep knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling, with strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience for molded parts
Solid understanding of manufacturing principles and the automotive product development process, including concept-to-launch phases
Must have familiarity with industry standards such as IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP, ensuring quality and regulatory adherence
Must display the ability to manage resources effectively and lead complex programs across global teams
Skilled in aligning technical decisions with broader business objectives and strategic goals
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working successfully within a complex, global matrix organization, driving collaboration and delivering results
Strong capability to present technical and strategic content clearly, and coach team members for performance and development is required
Expertise in analyzing and resolving multifaceted technical and organizational challenges is required
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across regions
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Carsten Knobel
Chief Executive Officer
Chelly Cruz
Digital Marketing Specialist
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