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Global Quality KAM Auto OEMs

Henkel · Madison Heights, MI3d ago

Own quality for global auto OEM key accounts for Henkel adhesives, sealants and coatings.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Global key account quality ownership for Loctite adhesives and sealants across automotive OEMs.

Might not be for you. Quality management role with heavy customer-facing and documentation work, not hands-on lab R&D.

Computational or deskCustomer-facingDeep specialist

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Adjacent materials roleAdhesive Technologies business unit – adhesives, sealants and functional coatings; customer quality requirements, APQP

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority
Manager
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Industry
Automotive
Role
Quality / Testing

Role details

About this Position 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 Serve as the primary Quality representative for assigned Global Key Accounts, ensuring customer expectations are clearly understood, represented internally, and aligned with Henkel’s capabilities and strategic objectives. Build trusted partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders, including Global Business Managers, by driving performance reviews, aligning priorities, supporting new projects, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Deploy and govern customer-specific quality requirements globally, ensuring effective integration across operations, functions, APQP activities, and business change initiatives.

Lead the resolution of critical customer quality issues, driving cross-functional and customer-facing teams through containment, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and sustainable issue closure. Establish robust quality performance management systems, including reporting, KPI tracking, risk identification, escalation processes, and proactive communication to protect Henkel’s business and reputation. Drive continuous improvement and capability development, collaborating globally to strengthen quality competencies, standardize best practices, and enhance Henkel’s ability to meet current and future customer expectations.

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Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Global Quality KAM Auto OEMs role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Global Quality KAM Auto OEMs role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Madison Heights, MI.

What degree is required for the Global Quality KAM Auto OEMs role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.

What polymers or materials does this Global Quality KAM Auto OEMs role work with?

adhesives, sealants, coatings.