Global Application Engineering Director (Manufacturing, On-site, Maplewood)

Job summary

The Global Application Engineering Director will lead a worldwide team focused on enhancing strategic growth through effective collaboration and operational excellence. This role emphasizes delivering strong financial results and advancing major customer programs while ensuring stakeholder engagement and maintaining a high standard of operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of experience in technical support roles related to technical sales, application engineering, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
• At least five years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team to support business organizations in executing strategic sales plans.
• Engage stakeholders to deliver large-scale customer programs aimed at increasing market share.
• Drive growth through successful new product introductions by leveraging application engineering expertise.
• Ensure operational performance with a focus on environmental health and safety, budget management, and facility improvements.
• Foster a culture of global collaboration within the laboratory team and support team member growth.
• Manage risks and ensure adherence to the company's Code of Conduct.

Skills

• Experience in new product development and market launch.
• Hands-on experience with industrial abrasives and fabrication.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Education

• A degree in science or engineering is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with technical content development for product launches and market penetration strategies.