Product Development Chemist

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a leader in adhesives technologies, is seeking a Product Development Chemist to drive optimization across the APC HM portfolio, with a strong emphasis on cost savings, supply security, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

You will collaborate with Product Line Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality Control and Manufacturing to identify and implement formulation, raw material and process improvements that support business objectives, and you will lead

Responsibilities

• The Product Development Chemist is responsible for driving optimization initiatives across the APC HM product portfolio, with a focus on cost savings, supply security, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• This role serves as a key technical resource, collaborating closely with Product Line Management (PLM), Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing teams to identify and implement formulation, raw material, and process improvements that support business objectives.
• The successful candidate will lead qualification efforts for cost‑saving opportunities, ensure continuity of supply through alternative raw material and supplier evaluations, and provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to improve operational performance and product quality.

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

• The Product Development Chemist is responsible for driving optimization initiatives across the APC HM product portfolio, with a focus on cost savings, supply security, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.


• This role serves as a key technical resource, collaborating closely with Product Line Management (PLM), Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing teams to identify and implement formulation, raw material, and process improvements that support business objectives.


• The successful candidate will lead qualification efforts for cost‑saving opportunities, ensure continuity of supply through alternative raw material and supplier evaluations, and provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to improve operational performance and product quality.