Continuous Improvement Engineer

Henkel • Bay Point, CA

7d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one.
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
• 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• 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
• diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level