Lead PD Engineer at henkel

Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Formulation Development, Scale-up, Manufacturing Transfer, Data Analysis, Root Cause Investigation, Process Optimization, Cross-functional Coordination, Risk Assessment, SPC, FMEA, Minitab, JMP, English Communication, Japanese Communication, Project Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About this Position Please add a text and explain the position What you´ll do Lead the development and commercialization of new paste, film, adhesive, sealant, and coating products. Manage formulation development, validation, scale-up, pilot trials, and manufacturing transfer activities. Analyze technical, customer, and market data to drive product innovation and development priorities. Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using data-driven methodologies. Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and formulation improvements. Coordinate cross-functional projects with teams across Japan, China, Korea, and North America. Prepare technical documentation and communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders. Support regional Product Development Engineering (PDE) strategy and innovation programs. Ensure laboratory activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards. What makes you a good fit Must have Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field. 7+ years of product development, formulation, or process engineering experience in the chemical, electronics, semiconductor, or advanced materials industries. Experience with chemical-based products, including product validation, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer. Strong data analysis and risk assessment skills, including experience with SPC, FMEA, Minitab, JMP, or equivalent tools. Business-level English and Japanese communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a global environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to product development. Nice to have Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline. Experience with adhesives, sealants, coatings, films, polymers, or specialty chemical products. Experience working in a multinational organization with global project teams. French language skills. Experience leading innovation projects or managing multiple development programs. Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year Diverse national and international growth opportunities Global 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 Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition) Sick Leave Group Term Life Insurance Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance 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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and commercialization of chemical products such as pastes, films, and adhesives. Manage the full lifecycle from formulation and validation to scale-up and manufacturing transfer across global teams.