Continuous Improvement Engineer

Henkel; Bay Point (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a results-oriented engineer for its Adhesive Technologies unit in the United States, Bay Point area. You will drive manufacturing processes to deliver safe, high-quality products on time and at competitive costs, while leading continuous improvement projects across cross-functional teams.

You will analyze performance metrics, identify root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and coach employees to raise engagement and ownership in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver high-quality products safely, on time and cost-effectively.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with action plans and process enhancements.
• Monitor KPIs to optimize efficiency, quality, and productivity across production teams.
• Use data analysis and structured problem-solving to identify root causes and sustainable solutions.
• Coach and engage employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What You´ll Do

• Drive engineering and manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality products are delivered safely, on time, and at a competitive cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing action plans, and implementing process enhancements.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize operational efficiency, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to provide technical expertise, support, and process improvement recommendations.
• Use data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching employees, promoting ownership, and increasing engagement across the production team.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process challenges.
• Proven ability to analyze data, interpret performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, coach, and engage employees while driving results.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $80,000.00 and $90,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.