Manager Testing and Certification NA

Henkel•Rocky Hill, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit. The Manager Testing and Certification leads engineers, technicians, and temporary employees in delivering high-quality adhesive testing across technologies, end markets, and strategic business units. The role provides expert testing guidance to internal and external customers and manages laboratory capability by developing people, methods, equipment, and infrastructure. The manager owns capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects and develops equipment technology and utilization plans that provide strong technical capability at good value. The role 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 manager engages key stakeholders, supports a strong customer experience, strengthens Rocky Hill’s testing capability for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and modernizes laboratory workflows through automation and digital records. The position is fully onsite and requires five days per week in Henkel’s 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, strategic business units, 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 in delivering 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 through development of people, methods, equipment, and infrastructure.
Own CAPEX projects and develop equipment technology and utilization plans.
Coordinate capabilities across Henkel laboratories 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 Rocky Hill’s FEA testing capability by providing high-quality testing data to simulation engineers.
Modernize laboratory practices by incorporating automation and digital records into workflows.