Process Engineer— United States, Cannon Falls, MN, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Ltda; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel in the United States, Bay Point, CA, Adhesive Technologies is hiring a Senior Process Development Engineer. You will own manufacturing processes for adhesive product lines, lead root-cause investigations, and support new product launches with capability studies and SOPs.

Ideal candidates hold a chemical or mechanical engineering degree and have 0–3 years in manufacturing. Focus areas include process optimization, Lean principles, and cross-functional teamwork for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent project management and teamwork abilities with a drive to learn.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes for thermal interface material product lines from raw materials to delivery.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to improve product quality and process performance.
• Support new product launches with process capability studies and SOP development.
• Manage process and equipment improvement projects, including MOC activities and method validation.
• Train operators on equipment operation, testing methods and standard work practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Engineering United States, Cannon Falls, MN, MN Full Time Regular

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

• Own manufacturing processes for thermal interface material product lines, supporting production from raw material processing through customer delivery.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve product quality and process performance.
• Support new product launches by conducting process capability studies, developing operating conditions, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage process and equipment improvement projects, including Management of Change (MOC) activities and validation of new manufacturing methods.
• Train production operators on equipment operation, testing methods, and standard work practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, waste reduction, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or a related environment. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong project management, communication, and teamwork abilities with the drive to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

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

JOB ID:26101500

How is work at Henkel

Senior Process Development Engineer

United States, Bay Point, CA, Adhesive Technologies, Engineering