Chemist

Sika; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with generous company match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays + Paid VolunteerTime

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika Corporation in Michigan seeks a Quality Engineer to define QA requirements, transfer new products to production, and supervise pilot runs. You will use DOE and DFMEA to facilitate product transfers and support IATF 16949 audits.

Join a global leader in bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection, contributing to quality programs and ensuring alignment with customer specifications while coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• College degree in general sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years experiences in thermoplastics, thermosets in automotive OEM market.
• Good oral communication and technical writing skill.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent
• Experience in DOE, Design FMEA and other quality programs

Responsibilities

• Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance
• Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production.
• Supervise pilot runs.
• Use DOE, DFMEA to facilitate transfer of new products into production
• Manages product maintenance process independently
• Attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers
• Obtain and interpret customer product specification and test methods
• Gain material approval from customers specifications testing
• Write technical reports independently
• Lead IATF 16949 Audit for the R&D team
• Understand equipment manuals and is able to use equipment to its capabilities

Skills

Oral communication

Technical writing

DOE

DFMEA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

College degree in general sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemical company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Roles & Opportunities

Executes product maintenance projects independently. Conducts production trials. Presents test results to customer. Responsible for IATF Audit.

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemical company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Roles & Opportunities

Executes product maintenance projects independently. Conducts production trials. Presents test results to customer. Responsible for IATF Audit.

Job Description

• Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance
• Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production.
• Supervise pilot runs.
• Use DOE, DFMEA to facilitate transfer of new products into production
• Manages product maintenance process independently
• Attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers
• Obtain and interpret customer product specification and test methods
• Gain material approval from customers specifications testing
• Write technical reports independently
• Lead IATF 16949 Audit for the R&D team
• Understand equipment manuals and is able to use equipment to its capabilities

Qualifications

• College degree in general sciences
• Minimum of 2 years experiences in thermoplastics, thermosets in automotive OEM market.
• Good oral communication and technical writing skill.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent
• Experience in DOE, Design FMEA and other quality programs

Additional Information

Perks & Benefits

• 401K with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.