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. 

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.  

What you´ll do

• Our Application Engineering Director is responsible for leading a team of customer-facing and lab application engineers within our Paper Packaging market segments that deliver valued-added solutions and innovation.
• Influences and executes the Paper Packaging business strategy in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Product Development, and other functions.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit in delivering results.
• Main/lead technical liaison at Key Accounts and industry associations.
• Lead a team of up to 9.
• Travel within US, Mexico, Canada up to 50%.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant engineering/scientific discipline is required.
• 15+ years of experience in an engineering, scientific, or technical management role in the paper packaging and/or adhesives industry is required.
• Adhesives, coatings, inks, film, paper, Web converting, and/or OEM experience in the Paper Packaging industry is preferred.
• Team and People Leadership, Business Acumen, Drives Innovation and Change.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• 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 $160,000.00- $200,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also 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.