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

401(k) Matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit seeks a manufacturing engineer to drive engineering and manufacturing processes that deliver high-quality products safely, on time and at a competitive cost, while applying Lean principles.

You will lead continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, analyze data to identify root causes, coach the production team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement sustainable solutions that raise efficiency, quality and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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 KPIs to optimize operational efficiency, quality, and productivity with cross-functional collaboration.
• Use data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and sustainable solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching employees and increasing engagement across production teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

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

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

What you´ll do

• Drive engineering and manufacturing processes to ensurehigh-quality products are delivered safely, on time, and at a competitivecost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifyingopportunities, developing action plans, and implementing processenhancements.
• 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 processimprovement recommendations.
• Use data analysis and structured problem-solvingmethodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coachingemployees, promoting ownership, and increasing engagement across theproduction team.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles andcontinuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skillswith the ability to identify and resolve complex process challenges.
• Proven ability to analyze data, interpret performancemetrics, and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective collaborator who thrives in cross-functionalteams and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability toinfluence, 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.