Manager Testing and Certification NA
About The Position
The Manager Testing and Certification NA leads adhesive testing across multiple technologies, end markets, and strategic business units. The role provides expert testing guidance to internal and external customers and manages laboratory capability through development of people, methods, equipment, and infrastructure. It owns capital expenditure projects and develops equipment technology and utilization plans that deliver strong technical capability at the best value. The manager coordinates capabilities across Henkel laboratories and collaborates with a global network, while ensuring compliance with Henkel SHE requirements and applicable quality systems, including ISO 17025 and ISO 9001. The role engages with stakeholders, supports customer experience, strengthens Finite Element Analysis testing capability in Rocky Hill by supplying high-quality data to simulation engineers, and modernizes laboratory workflows through automation and digital records. This position is fully onsite, five days a week at the Rocky Hill office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical professionals and managing laboratory operations, priorities, and capability development.
- Strong knowledge of adhesive or materials testing, laboratory equipment, test-method development, and technical problem solving.
- Knowledge of FEA testing and reporting methodologies.
- Experience managing CAPEX and project budgets, including prioritization of equipment investments and utilization.
- Working knowledge of corporate SHE expectations, structured safety processes, 5S, and quality-management systems.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions, SBUs, countries, and external customer interfaces.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
- Understanding of automation and digitalization requirements while maintaining dependable day-to-day laboratory service.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers, technicians, and temporary employees to deliver high-quality adhesive testing across multiple technologies, end markets, and strategic business units.
- Provide expert testing guidance to internal and external customers.
- Manage laboratory capability by developing people, methods, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Own CAPEX projects and develop an equipment technology and utilization plan.
- Coordinate laboratory capabilities across Henkel sites and collaborate within a global network.
- Ensure compliance with Henkel SHE requirements and applicable quality systems, including ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
- Engage regularly with key stakeholders, broaden the laboratory’s reach, and maintain a strong customer experience.
- Strengthen FEA testing capability in Rocky Hill by providing high-quality testing data to simulation engineers.
- Modernize laboratory practices by incorporating automation and digital records into workflows.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day 1.
- Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
- Flexible and hybrid work policies depending on role, and a vacation buy/sell program.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
- Annual performance bonus and service awards.
- Student loan reimbursement.
- 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
- Fertility support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.
- National and international growth opportunities and access to thousands of skills development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
