Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Global Head of Manufacturing Engineering

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.

• Implement manufacturing processes that enable quality products to be delivered on time at competitive cost
• Identify and develop projects with regional management on footprint optimization
• Lead and manage a team of engineers to implement projects in the area of responsibility
• Monitor KPIs for manufacturing processes with regional operations
• Liaise with other stakeholders to provide professional support and advice
• Prioritize projects specialization, assign and leverage resources in the area of responsibility
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical development and trends in the field of expertise
• Define best practices and standards for all relevant manufacturing technologies
• Be responsible for the technical management, maintenance and development of new and existing production lines

• 5-10 years of experience at a minimum in the automotive industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or comparable) required. MBA preferred.
• Deep knowledge of injection moulding processes and tooling, with strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience for moulded parts
• Solid understanding of manufacturing principles and the automotive product development process, including concept‑to‑launch phases
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP, ensuring quality and regulatory adherence
• Ability to manage resources effectively and lead complex programs across global teams
• Skill 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
• Expertise in analyzing and resolving multifaceted technical and organizational challenges
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across regions

• 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 for this role is $ - $. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing