Process Engineer
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Trumbull, CT, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 4, 2021
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Engineering, Other, Manufacturing/QA/QC
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Other
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
YOUR ROLE
- Scope of influence will span broadly across Beauty product range including bar soap, liquid hand soap/sanitizers, body wash, haircare and colorants.
- 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 or redesigns for equipment and processes to meet safety, quality, production and cost goals.
- 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.
- Education - BS in a technical degree with 5+ years of experience (Chem.E. preferred) Experience
- Manufacturing and/or R&D (including pilot plant) environment is desirable, with some hair care expertise.
- Application with liquids process scale-up, statistical process control
- Working knowledge of mechanical / electrical engineering principles.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.
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's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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