Manager, OEM

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,800 employees, we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS 

The Automotive OEM Manager serves as Roehm’s strategic ambassador to major automotive OEMs across North America, driving high‑impact partnerships and shaping the future of our materials portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will expand market share, influence product innovation, and lead cross‑functional teams to win new programs and accelerate growth. You’ll be at the center of OEM strategy, relationship-building, and next‑generation application development.

 WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build, deepen, and manage strategic relationships across assigned automotive OEMs and key Tier One suppliers, serving as Roehm’s primary commercial and technical liaison.
• Define and execute OEM strategies—leading cross‑functional, cross‑regional teams to drive new product introductions, secure approvals, and win new programs.
• Identify and develop new applications and business opportunities, guiding projects from concept through commercial launch at OEMs and their tiers.
• Gather industry insights, analyze trends, and translate OEM needs into compelling business cases and product requirements.
• Coordinate submissions, platform launch tracking, and program follow‑through in collaboration with Strategic Account Managers, Business Managers, and Distribution partners.
• Act as a critical link to technical teams—including R&D, Innovation, and Technical Marketing—to ensure alignment and successful application development at OEMs.
• Monitor competitive activity, deliver monthly performance reporting and KPIs, and manage travel, budget, and CRM documentation.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING  

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Polymer Science, Engineering, Chemistry) or a non‑technical degree with proven industry experience; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of sales, technical, marketing, OEM development, or business development experience in the plastics industry—preferably supplying the automotive sector.
• Minimum 5 years of dedicated Automotive OEM management experience with demonstrated success securing programs and approvals.
• Must reside within a 2‑hour drive of the Detroit metropolitan area and be able to travel approximately 50%, including occasional international trips.
• Proven ability to lead within a heavily matrixed, cross‑functional, multicultural environment; highly self‑motivated with strong influence and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and CRM platforms.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.