Senior Application Engineering Manager

Location: Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

The Senior Application Engineering Manager leads a high-performing engineering team within the Adhesive Technologies business unit, supporting top global consumer electronics accounts. The role is responsible for developing next-generation adhesives, films, tapes, and application processes while managing lab operations, CapEx investments, workflow prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This leader cultivates a collaborative, learning-driven culture and ensures alignment with safety, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in adhesives used in consumer electronics, strong people leadership experience, and a track record of driving technical innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an engineering team supporting major consumer electronics accounts.
• Develop innovative adhesives, sealants, and film/tape solutions to meet emerging market needs.
• Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Manage CapEx planning and implementation; drive lab readiness for future technologies.
• Oversee engineering labs, workflow assignments, prioritization, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and industry/customer standards.
• Guide technical strategy to support customer projects and competitive positioning.
• Apply agile practices to adapt to shifting customer and market needs.
• Coordinate complex engineering projects, including cross-functional collaboration.
• Utilize CAD, FEA, flow modeling, and lab automation tools to advance capabilities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (Advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years' experience in adhesives, films, tapes, or related materials used in consumer electronics.
• 5+ years of direct team leadership managing 5+ engineers/scientists.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and shifting priorities using agile methodologies.
• Experience with CAD, FEA, flow modeling, and lab automation technologies.
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

Total experience with adhesives / films / tapes used in consumer electronics? (Yes/No - specify total years; requirement: 10+ years)

Team leadership experience:

• Minimum 5 years leading engineering/scientist team? (Yes/No - specify years)
• Led team of 5+ direct reports? (Yes/No - specify team size)
  
  

Experience managing engineering labs? (Yes/No - specify responsibilities)

Experience with CapEx planning & implementation? (Yes/No - specify examples)

Experience developing adhesives, coatings, or related materials for consumer electronics? (Yes/No - specify details)

Experience using Agile methodologies and adapting to fast-changing requirements? (Yes/No - specify examples)

Experience with engineering modeling tools:

• CAD? (Yes/No - specify tools)
• FEA? (Yes/No)
• Flow Modeling? (Yes/No)
• Lab Automation technologies? (Yes/No - specify)
  
  

Strong communication and stakeholder management experience? (Yes/No - examples helpful)

Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):

Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization Status (US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):

Expected Salary:

Are you willing to work onsite in Rocky Hill, Connecticut? (Yes/No)

If non-local, are you willing to relocate on your own expenses? (Yes/No)