Lead PD engineer
Henkel
Shanghai, China
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
What You´ll Do
- Timely execute scale up on approved new products, mid development, in validation to launch with target of zero CCMS upon NPI.
- Perform best in class validation of newly designed products to meet customer’s and/or market CTQs in line with strategic & financial goals per ADP requirements.
- Interfaces with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing Plant, especially with Manufacturing Engineering at any Henkel manufacturing plant worldwide selected for the high-volume manufacture of a new product.
- Runs design of experiments to understand relationship between raw material, process and final product parameters. Documenting results into a report with complete raw material, packaging and manufacturing risk assessments.
- Writes manufacturing specifications and develops new test methods as required for newly commercialized products.
- Performs passive data collection between raw material, process and final product parameters. Document the results.
- Execute on proposed new processing technology for newly designed products appropriately to maintain leadership in NPI.
- Execute IP implementation, including and not limited to black boxing.
- Must possess relevant degree at minimum BS level or above, Chemical Engineering preferred.
- Preferable years of total Experience: 5+.
- Minimum 5 years of directly applicable experience in Project Management, Product Development Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering in chemical industry; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong statistical and analytical troubleshooting. Certified 6s Green Belt preferred.
- Strong processing technology, R&D & Operation background. Preference experience in a range of adhesive coating techniques incld. Calendar Coating, Knife Coating, and Slot Die Coating.
- Must be customer focused, action and result oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and process economics in areas of responsibility, including a thorough understanding of the effects of process variables and design considerations important to optimal operation.
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
