R+D Process Engineer

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 Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, 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? YOUR ROLE

• Creates experimental test protocols and supervises trials at pilot plant, and select full scale operations throughout North America
• Mechanically-minded individual, and hands-on expertise of equipment setup/maintenance, chemical & waste management, product making (for consumer studies, sales samples & OTC stability batches)
• Use statistical methods for design of experiments or process improvement (incl. Factorial Designed Experiments, Taguchi Methods)
• Evaluates potential safety and environmental hazards with new raw materials or processes
• Can recommend improvements / redesigns for equipment & processes to meet safety, quality, production and cost goals incl. BCT Use Process Modeling software, and create Computer Aided (CAD) and Process & Instrument Drawings (P&IDs)
• Review, update and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & HAZOPs to ensure that work is done safely and efficiently.
• Develop project scope, maintain and report on manufacturing process changes, driving 'Best in Class' strategies

YOUR SKILLS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, an engineering discipline is preferred
• Strong problem solving, writing and presentation skills (incl. technical reports)
• General awareness of chemical unit operations and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A self-starter who can identify, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks with good time management.
• Ability to work with machinery in a pilot plant atmosphere.
• Maintain accurate laboratory batch production records.
• Team orientated, positive attitude, enthusiastic about learning new tasks.

The salary for this role is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. 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.

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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.

JOB ID: 24070563 Contract & Job type: Regular - Full Time Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.