Technical Manager - Industry
Core
Define and execute technical services strategy, oversee laboratory testing and on-site customer trials, and provide expert guidance on product selection and application methods for the Industry segment.
Role type
Senior Technical Manager (Industry)
Builds
Technical service strategies, validated product applications, and customer-specific solutions for industrial manufacturing.
Domain
Specialty chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and industrial/automotive materials.
Required skills
Technical leadership, laboratory operations management, root-cause analysis, consultative presentation, troubleshooting, stakeholder management, project prioritization, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Experience with Polyurethane, Silicone, SMP/MS Polymers, Epoxy, or Acrylics; knowledge of structural bonding and façade/fenestration applications.
Technologies
Robotic simulations, application equipment, PPAP documentation systems.
Responsibilities
Define and execute technical services strategy aligned with market objectives; oversee laboratory testing, substrate compatibility evaluations, and durability testing; lead on-site customer trials, plant audits, and production-line validations; partner with Sales and R&D to translate technical expertise into commercial success; manage product validation documentation and compliance approvals; prioritize lab projects and resource allocation for rapid turnaround.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership