Quality Engineer

Henkel; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Family support

Career growth

Job summary

Henkel in the United States is seeking a quality-focused engineer for the Adhesive Technologies unit to lead investigations, drive APQP tasks and improve process controls. You’ll collaborate across functions, apply PFMEA, Process Flow and Control Plan methods, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

Domestic travel ~10% and a strong manufacturing QA background are required. You’ll join a team delivering durable adhesives, sealants and coatings solutions while supporting metrology and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with quality experience (auto industry preferred).
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 with practical automotive application.
• Experience with PPAP documentation and customer complaint reduction.
• Strong knowledge of Control Plans, PFMEA and Flow Chart development.
• Domestic travel approx. 10%.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; Six Sigma or statistical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem-solving investigations with containment, root cause, corrective action, validation and recurrence prevention.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers and internal personnel to resolve complaints and assist APQP documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to create and modify APQP documents including PFMEA, Process Flow and Control Plan.
• Support metrology functions and activities.

Skills

Quality experience

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

• Lead problem-solving investigations and ensure effective containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, validation, control, and recurrence prevention.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal Henkel personnel to resolve complaints and aid with the execution of APQP (Advanced Production Quality Planning) documentation using the customer’s format when required.
• Work with a cross functional team to create and modify APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) documents including, but not limited to, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), Process Flow and Control Plan.
• Support metrology functions and activities.

What makes you a good fit

• Degree, Engineering degree preferred.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with quality experience, automotive industry preferred.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements with practical application in the automotive industry
• Experience with customer complaint reduction and PPAP documentation required.
• Strong knowledge of Control Plans, PFMEA and Flow Chart development
• Domestic travel requirements - approximately 10%
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and the ability to effectively manage time.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, Six Sigma or statistical experience preferred.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), 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 $60,000 - $75,000 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.