Product Development Specialist (Rubber Technology), IMEA
Henkel GCC
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Henkel in Pune, India is seeking a Product Development Specialist (Rubber Technology) to lead development, optimization and commercialization of rubber-based adhesives and sealants for automotive and industrial applications. You will execute lab work, plan scale-up, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to meet cost and performance targets.
The role requires a Master’s in rubber technology or related field and at least 5 years of industrial experience in rubber
Qualifications
- Master's degree in chemical engineering, Polymer Science, Rubber Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in rubber/adhesive/sealant/elastomer product development.
- Strong hands-on formulation development, testing, and scale-up to manufacturing.
- Solid understanding of rubber chemistry, polymer materials, and adhesive technologies.
- Experience supporting plant trials, process optimization, and commercialization.
- Analytical, problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and international teams.
- Good communication skills; English fluent; additional regional language is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize rubber-based adhesive and sealant formulations for automotive and industrial applications.
- Lead hands-on laboratory work including formulation preparation, testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
- Drive product development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Support innovation, localization, MOC and value engineering initiatives.
- Plan and execute pilot and plant trials for scale-up and manufacturing transfer.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Application Engineering teams.
- Evaluate new raw materials and suppliers to improve performance, cost, and sustainability.
- Analyze experimental and production data; recommend formulation or process improvements.
- Maintain high standards for laboratory safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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Adhesive Technologies R & D India, Pune, Maharashtra Full Time Regular
The Product Development Specialist – Rubber Technology is responsible for developing, optimizing, and commercializing rubber-based products and formulations in line with customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and business objectives.To lead and support the development, formulation, testing, and optimization of rubber-based products by applying expertise in rubber technology, material science, and processing. The role involves translating customer and market requirements into commercially viable products, improving existing formulations, conducting laboratory and performance testing, troubleshooting product/process issues, and supporting successful scale-up and commercialization while ensuring quality, cost, and performance targets are met.
- Develop and optimize rubber-based adhesive and sealant formulations for automotive and industrial applications.
- Lead hands-on laboratory work including formulation preparation, testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
- Drive product development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Support innovation, localization, MOC and value engineering initiatives.
- Plan and execute pilot and plant trials to ensure successful scale-up and manufacturing transfer.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Application Engineering teams.
- Evaluate new raw materials and alternative suppliers to improve product performance, cost, and sustainability.
- Analyze experimental and production data and recommend formulation or process improvements.
- Maintain high standards for laboratory safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Master's degree in chemical engineering, Polymer Science, Rubber Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in product development of rubber, adhesive, sealant, or elastomer-based products.
- Strong hands-on experience with formulation development, laboratory testing, and scale-up to manufacturing.
- Sound understanding of rubber chemistry, polymer materials, and adhesive technologies.
- Experience supporting plant trials, process optimization, and commercialization activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and data-driven approach.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
- Good communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
- Fluent in English; additional regional language skills are an advantage.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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 promote 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.
India, Pune, Adhesive Technologies, R & D
India, Pune, Adhesive Technologies, R & D
India, Pune, Adhesive Technologies, R & D
India, Pune, Adhesive Technologies, R & D
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