The Global Adhesive Engineering & Digital Transformation Leader will define and execute the engineering strategy for the automotive and advanced mobility structural adhesives portfolio. This senior leadership role involves leading a global engineering organization and the Engineering Center of Excellence to drive a multi-year digital transformation. Key responsibilities include serving as a technical authority on crashworthiness, lightweighting, and joint durability while directing advanced CAE and simulation capabilities. The successful candidate will implement AI/ML, physics-based modeling, and closed-loop CAE to accelerate innovation. Required expertise includes structural adhesives, polymers, or automotive materials, alongside proficiency in material modeling and mechanical testing. The role solves complex technical problems in vehicle body structures, glazing, and battery assembly for global automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers through data-driven engineering and standardized characterization methods.
Define and execute the global engineering strategy for the automotive and advanced mobility structural adhesives portfolio.
Serve as the global technical authority for crashworthiness, lightweighting, joint durability, and NVH performance.
Direct advanced CAE and simulation capabilities, including material model development and performance prediction.
Own the business strategy and roadmap for engineering digital transformation using AI/ML and physics-based modeling.
Lead and develop a high-performing global engineering team across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
Act as a trusted technical partner to global automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers for product approval and validation.
Manage strategic investment planning and infrastructure expansion for the global Engineering Center of Excellence.
What we're looking for
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline; M.S. with significant relevant industry experience is acceptable.
15+ years of progressive experience in structural adhesives, polymers, or automotive materials.
Demonstrated experience leading global technical teams and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Demonstrated expertise in CAE/FEA, material modeling, mechanical testing, and durability characterization.
Experience working directly with automotive OEMs in a senior technical or customer-facing leadership capacity.
Experience leading large-scale digital, engineering, or data-driven transformation initiatives through cross-functional teams.
Expertise in crashworthiness, lightweighting, vehicle body structures, and the mechanics of durability, fatigue, and fracture performance (preferred).
Experience applying AI/ML, physics-based modeling, or data-driven engineering approaches to product development (preferred).
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