Manufacturing Process Engineer

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

The Process Engineer supports operational initiatives at the site, including manufacturing, scale-up, process improvements, issue resolution, standard development, improvement project(s) definition and execution.

• Responsible for scoping, developing, and executing small capital projects (determine operational and financial viability, process estimating, quantifying business financial impacts, PHA's, procurement, contracting, construction oversight, commissioning, and start-up)
• Leading and supporting process safety requirements such as: Basic and Detailed Risk Assessments, HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, and other processes related to PSM/safety programs
• Support Quality and Operational initiatives (customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis, process troubleshooting of chemistry and unit operations, raw material improvements, batch investigations, data analysis, PPAP, and FMEA)
• Implement manufacturing processes, including commissioning new equipment, writing, modifying, and maintaining manufacturing instructions, engineering studies (DOE’s), training operators and supervisors on existing and new processes/procedures.
• Ensure quality, cost, and efficiency requirements are met. Monitor KPI’s for engineering processes.
• Actively participate in audits as required (SHE, PSM, ISO, etc.)
• Fully support Safety, Health, and Environmental initiatives
• Ensures site compliance with written programs, company guidelines and accredited standards (such as TS16949, ISO 14000, and OSHAS 18001, NFPA, API, ASME)

What makes you a good fit

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering is required
• 2+ years’ experience in Chemical Industry with process safety and operations desired
• Work experience in and/or supporting a Chemical Manufacturing Environment desired (Experience in PLC and/or DCS control system a plus)
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and execute multiple projects and assignments at various stages, within defined parameters and limits
• Sitting and working on a computer, working in the plant environment, occasional travel
• Six Sigma Greenbelt with demonstrated data analysis and statistical skills.
• Experience with scale up of organic chemicals and exothermic reactions.
• Knowledge of SAP

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $77,000.00 - $100,000.00 . 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.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26092765

Job Locations: United States, NC, Salisbury, NC

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