Quality Engineer
Listed pay for BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked center on $110k (157 with a salary).
Run quality investigations and physical/chemical testing of adhesives and sealants materials
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on lab testing of adhesives and sealants at a global leader, with strong benefits and transparent pay.
Might not be for you. Heavy QC documentation and complaint handling, less open-ended R&D.
Adjacent materials rolePerform physical, chemical, and performance testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products; Adhesive Technologies (adhesives, sealants, coatings)
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
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
- Manage quality investigations, NCMRs, customer complaints, and corrective actions to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Perform physical, chemical, and performance testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
- Maintain laboratory operations through equipment calibration, inventory management, and sample preparation activities.
- Coordinate sample documentation and shipments to customers, suppliers, and external testing laboratories.
- Support audits, inspections, quality improvement initiatives, and cross-functional teams while promoting safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (preferred) with 3-5 years of Quality and laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO/QS standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 22000) and quality system requirements.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; Six Sigma or statistical analysis experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP 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 for this role is $85,000.00. This salary 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.
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