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R&D-Process Development Engineer

Employer
Henkel
Location
Salisbury, NC, NC, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 24, 2025
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Sector
Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering
Contract Type
Employee
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional

Job Details

About this Position

The individual selected for this position will scale up new organic chemicals and transfer these products to operations. The incumbent must be a hand's on, self-motivated, proven problem solver that can lead and work readily with operations and multi-disciplinary teams.

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?

What you'll do
  • Responsible for stabilization of new products to include optimal safety, first time pass, quality, on time shipment, cost, and waste.
  • Responsible for Process Safety Management (PSM) for the products scaled up.
  • Develop and implement new engineering technology to meet the needs of the plant and business.
  • Champion new and current technologies, systems, and approaches to achieve objectives across the business groups.
  • Implement creative and innovative product and process solutions.
  • Partner with R&D to pilot and scale up of new technologies, identify technology and system gaps and implement solutions.
  • Point of contact and liaison between plant personnel and development personnel to ensure effective technology transfer.
  • Participate in site safety programs and training to ensure the safe operation of the equipment under supervision as implementation proceeds.
  • Support process engineering initiatives in the plant locations based upon expertise.
  • Minor capital project work which would include preparing capital expenditure requests (for capital requirements based on technology needs), procuring, installing and commissioning new equipment
  • Work with local staff to ensure all SHE requirements are met and evaluated with equipment and processes as implementation proceeds.
  • Perform various duties as assigned to meet departmental goals.

What makes you a good fit
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with strong chemistry background
  • Five plus years' experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing setting
  • Excellent team working, project management, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to excellence in safety, health, and environmental compliance
  • Problem solving skills with incomplete or conflicting data
  • Computer skills (Minitab, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite)
  • Project management and multi-tasking skills
  • Physical Requirements -Ability to work in a chemical lab and manufacturing environment,frequently sit, view a computer screen, and type on a keyboard for extended periods of times,occasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend and lift up to 40 lbs., and ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs
  • Additional Preferred Requirements -Six Sigma Greenbelt with demonstrated data analysis and statistical skills, experience with scale up of organic chemicals and exothermic reactions, experience with PLC control systems, and SAP experience.
Some perks of joining Henkel
  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
  • Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
  • Sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more
The salary for this role is $86,000.00 - $124,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.

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About Henkel

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