Technical Manager - Industry
Core
Define and execute technical services strategy, oversee laboratory testing and durability evaluations, and provide expert on-site customer support for adhesive and sealant applications.
Role type
Senior Technical Manager (Application Engineering & Lab Operations)
Builds
Technical validation reports, compliance documentation (PPAP), and customer application solutions
Domain
Specialty chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and industrial/automotive materials
Deliverable
client delivery | production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery & physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical service leadership, laboratory operations management, root-cause analysis, product validation, cross-functional collaboration, consultative presentation, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of structural bonding, façade/fenestration, or automotive manufacturing; experience with Polyurethane, Silicone, SMP/MS Polymers, Epoxy, or Acrylics
Technologies
Application equipment, robotic simulations, lab testing systems
Responsibilities
Define technical services strategy aligned with market objectives; oversee laboratory testing, substrate compatibility, and durability evaluations; lead on-site customer trials, plant audits, and production-line validations; manage product validation documentation and compliance approvals; partner with Sales and R&D to translate technical expertise into commercial success; prioritize lab projects and resource allocation for rapid turnaround
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership