Global Adhesive Engineering & Digital Transformation Leader (m/f/d)

Qualifications

• Required
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline; candidates with an M.S. degree and significant relevant industry experience will be considered.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in structural adhesives, polymers, or automotive materials.
• Demonstrated experience leading global technical teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in CAE/FEA, material modeling, mechanical testing, and durability characterization.
• Proven success leading global technical organizations and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience working directly with automotive OEMs in a senior technical or customer-facing leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale digital, engineering, or data-driven transformation initiatives through cross-functional teams.
• Preferred
• Expertise in crashworthiness, lightweighting, vehicle body structures, and the mechanics of durability, fatigue and fracture performance.
• Experience applying AI/ML, physics-based modeling, or data-driven engineering approaches to product development.
• Knowledge of engineering data platforms, materials informatics, and structured data governance.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Design of Experiments (DOE), or equivalent process-improvement certification.
• Experience supporting EV battery assembly, structural bonding, and next-generation mobility applications.
• Professional visibility through industry organizations, technical publications, patents, or conference presentations.
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