Head of Pilot Plant (d/f/m)

Henkel; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading chemical company is seeking a professional to oversee pilot plant operations in Heidelberg or Düsseldorf. Responsibilities include scaling up products, optimizing industrialization processes, and supporting innovation projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 10–15 years of experience in product development or process engineering. Fluency in both German and English is essential. Join the team to contribute your unique skills and perspectives in a diverse environment.

Qualifikationen

• 10–15 years of experience in product development, innovation, research, application chemistry, or process engineering with international exposure.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day pilot plant operations ensuring compliance with SHE and regulatory standards.
• Implement strategic plans for the pilot plant aligned with organizational goals.
• Scale up new products and processes ensuring robust development from lab to pilot scale.
• Optimize industrialization processes to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Support process development in collaboration with universities and suppliers.
• Provide technology support for major CapEx projects.
• Deploy best practices across technologies and support technology transfer.

Kenntnisse

Process engineering

Analytical skills

Technology scouting

Leadership skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Oversee day‑to‑day pilot plant operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable performance aligned with SHE and regulatory standards
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the pilot plant in alignment with overall organizational goals and objectives
• Oversee the efficient scale‑up of new products and processes through ADP, ensuring robust process development from lab to pilot scale
• Support the optimization of industrialization processes to increase time to market speed, reduce costs, and enhance quality
• Support process development and innovation projects in collaboration with universities, suppliers, and engineering partners
• Provide technology and process support for major CapEx projects
• Define and deploy best practices across relevant technologiesand support technology transfer between regions

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 10–15 years of experience in product development, innovation, research, application chemistry, or process engineering, incl. international exposure
• Strong process engineering, analytical, and technology‑scouting skills
• Proven leadership skills with ability to work cross‑functionally and manage complex stakeholder networks
• Fluent German and English skills

This Position is located in Heidelberg or Düsseldorf

Some perks of joining Henkel

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.