Executive - Process Engineering

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse national and international成长机会

Global wellbeing standards with health

Job summary

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Production India in Chennai, Tamil Nadu seeks a skilled Process Engineer to oversee safe and efficient manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, coatings and specialty chemicals. You will optimize processes, lead scale‑up activities, manage new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across R&D, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.

The role requires a chemical engineering degree and at least 3 years in process engineering within the chemical industry,

Qualifications

• Chemical engineer with relevant process engineering experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing processes preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment used in chemical plants.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Lead cost reduction and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing and establish process parameters.
• Develop and standardize manufacturing processes, batch cards, and process control docs.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to implement new technologies.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Process engineering

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Production India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time Regular

Responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, coatings, and specialty chemical products through process optimization, new product implementation, raw material qualification, quality improvement, capacity enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives. The role drives manufacturing excellence by partnering with Production, R&D, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and global teams to develop, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

What you´ll do

• Drive process optimization projects to improve safety, quality, productivity, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Optimize mixing, blending, batch processing, filling, and packaging operations.
• Lead cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and capacity enhancement initiatives.
• Manage new product introductions, plant trials, scale-up activities, and commercialization.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing and establish process parameters.
• Develop, validate, and standardize manufacturing processes, batch cards, and process control documentation.
• Collaborate with global and regional engineering, R&D, and operations teams to implement new technologies and processes.
• Lead qualification and implementation of new and alternate raw materials, including MOC activities.
• Investigate process deviations, quality issues, and production losses using RCA and CAPA methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability and product performance.
• Ensure products consistently meet quality standards and support quality improvement programs.
• Monitor process and quality trends, implementing preventive and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, Process Safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments, safety audits, and process safety improvement initiatives.
• Support sustainable manufacturing through waste, emissions, and energy reduction projects.
• Analyze plant capacity, identify bottlenecks, and drive debottlenecking and OEE improvement projects.
• Define batch cycle times and provide technical support for production planning and operations.
• Lead implementation and closure of process-related Management of Change (MOC) projects.
• Provide processing cost estimates and evaluate manufacturing cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving R&D, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Provide technical training and operational support to manufacturing teams.
• Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance requirements.

What makes you a good fit

• Should haveC hemical engineering degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience in process engineering function.
• Worked on finalizing manufacturing processes in the chemical industry.
• Experience with relevant chemical manufacturing equipment.
• Willing to work in General Shift.
• Tamil language proficiency is preferred but not mandatory.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children

JOB ID:26100434

Job Locations:India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.

The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

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