Sr. Quality Engineer

Henkel•Bay Point, CA

About The Position

At Henkel, the Sr. Quality Engineer will work in the Adhesive Technologies business unit, which develops adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The role leads quality engineering activities to ensure products are delivered on time, meet customer expectations, and are manufactured at a competitive cost. It serves as a quality subject matter expert and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. The position owns and enhances the Management of Change (MOC) process, manages OEM customer Product Change Documents (PCDs), monitors quality KPIs, and leads corrective actions. It also helps advance quality best practices while staying current on industry standards, customer requirements, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 4 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, chemical, or other industrial environments.
Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001, MRB management, NCMR coordination, and compliance within regulated manufacturing environments.
Proven success leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, and data-driven problem-solving.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects, influence stakeholders, and manage customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and quality management tools used for reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
Excellent communication and project leadership skills.
Experience supporting OEM customers and managing complex change initiatives from assessment through implementation.

Responsibilities

Lead quality engineering activities to ensure products are delivered on time, meet customer expectations, and are manufactured at a competitive cost.
Serve as the quality subject matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams to provide guidance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Own and enhance the Management of Change (MOC) process, including reviewing change projects, assessing customer impact, and defining communication and approval requirements.
Manage OEM customer Product Change Documents (PCDs), ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with project changes.
Monitor and analyze quality KPIs, identify trends, and lead corrective actions that improve product quality, process performance, and operational efficiency.
Stay current on industry standards, customer requirements, and emerging technologies while helping drive quality best practices across the organization.