Product Development Chemist

Henkel • Madison Heights, MI

3d • 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

• Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years’ industrial experience in formulating adhesive and sealant systems, preferred in Polyurethane, Epoxy or Silicone chemistry
• Understanding of product applications and testing criteria needed for current and future automotive applications
• Insights of product offerings, industry trends and ongoing research in the Adhesives & Sealants area, especially with focus on sustainability
• Detailed understanding of adhesives formulation, testing, application and curing of Polyurethane, Epoxy or Silicone based systems
• Strong team spirit, appreciation of an agile working environment and ability to lead by example

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects for adhesive and sealant technologies, guiding products from concept through commercialization.
• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation performance, adhesion and other properties.
• Partners cross-functionally with Application Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and more to deliver customer-focused solutions and implement new product introductions.
• Ensure all new products comply with global chemical regulations, product requirements, and customer specifications, including international health, safety and environmental standards.
• Protect Henkel's intellectual property by identifying innovative technologies, documenting, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance

Benefits

• affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• 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: Senior