Senior Application Engineering Manager
Listed on 2025-12-07
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Operations Manager
Location: Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Type: Full-Time, Onsite
The Senior Application Engineering Manager leads a high-performing engineering team within the Adhesive Technologies business unit, supporting top global consumer electronics accounts. The role is responsible for developing next-generation adhesives, films, tapes, and application processes while managing lab operations, Cap Ex investments, workflow prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This leader cultivates a collaborative, learning-driven culture and ensures alignment with safety, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in adhesives used in consumer electronics, strong people leadership experience, and a track record of driving technical innovation.
- Lead and mentor an engineering team supporting major consumer electronics accounts.
- Develop innovative adhesives, sealants, and film/tape solutions to meet emerging market needs.
- Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous development.
- Manage Cap Ex planning and implementation; drive lab readiness for future technologies.
- Oversee engineering labs, workflow assignments, prioritization, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and industry/customer standards.
- Guide technical strategy to support customer projects and competitive positioning.
- Apply agile practices to adapt to shifting customer and market needs.
- Coordinate complex engineering projects, including cross-functional collaboration.
- Utilize CAD, FEA, flow modeling, and lab automation tools to advance capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (Advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years' experience in adhesives, films, tapes, or related materials used in consumer electronics.
- 5+ years of direct team leadership managing 5+ engineers/scientists.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop technical teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects and shifting priorities using agile methodologies.
- Experience with CAD, FEA, flow modeling, and lab automation technologies.
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