Senior Process Engineer (d/f/m)

Henkel; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Pension Plan 100% funded by employer

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Job

Henkel Bike and Jobticket

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a skilled Process Engineer in Germany to lead manufacturing improvements on the production line, driving operational excellence and MTBF targets. The role emphasizes Lean implementation (HPS), standards development, and training to sustain high standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Master in Chemical/Process/Industrial Engineering with 5+ years in process engineering and experience running improvement projects. German and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Master in Chemical, Process or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years in process engineering.
• Experience leading process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with automation and digital manufacturing tools.
• Strong German and English written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns KPIs of the line(s) or production process: Operational Excellence, MTBF.
• Develops and implements the standards including its training and health checks.
• Implements Lean manufacturing according the Henkel standards (HPS) as a way of work in his/her line.
• Strives for ongoing improvement: implementing of the best industry practices, Self and team development.
• Develops equipment owners on his/her line(s)/production process.
• Potential to develop in a plant leadership roles.

Skills

Process engineering

Process control

Six Sigma

Lean

Production management

Automation

German language

English language

Education

Master in Chemical/Process/Industrial Eng

Job description

About This Position

What you´ll do

• Strong role-model in safety, quality and ongoing delivery of the high standards
• Owns KPIs of the line(s) or production process: Op. Excellence, MTBF. Executes loss elimination to achieve the glidepath targets
• Develops and implements the standards including its training and health checks
• Implements Lean manufacturing according the Henkel standards (HPS) as a way of work in his/her line
• Strives for ongoing improvement: implementing of the best industry practices, Self and team development
• Develops equipment owners on his/her line(s)/production process
• Potential to develop in a plant leadership roles

What makes you a good fit

• Master in Chemical, Process or Industrial Engineering
• 5 years in process engineering, ideally in detergent or chemical manufacturing
• Process control, improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean) and production management
• Experience leading process improvement projects
• Familiarity with automation and digital manufacturing tools preferred
• Strong verbal and written skills, both in German and English

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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.