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The Process Engineer for adhesive manufacturing Operation is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting hotmelt adhesive manufacturing processes. This role ensures stable process performance, improved productivity, enhanced product quality, and continuous technical development across the hotmelt production line.
What you´ll do
Process Development & Optimization
- Optimize hotmelt adhesive processes, including mixing, melting, coating, and application steps.
- Analyze process data to improve yield, reduce scrap, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Lead process validation, scale-up, and capability studies.
- Define and maintain process parameters and control limits (temperature, viscosity, flow rate, etc.).
Equipment & Technical Support
- Provide technical support for hotmelt equipment such as melters, extruders, mixers, coaters, and applicators.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and automation projects.
- Support preventive maintenance planning with technical insights.
Quality & Compliance
- Work with QA/QC teams to address defects, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure processes comply with internal standards, ISO requirements, and customer specifications.
- Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure safe operation of high‑temperature adhesive processes and equipment.
- Conduct process hazard assessments and support safety improvement initiatives.
- Train operators and technicians on safe handling and process control.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Lead and participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM improvement projects.
- Support automation, digitalization, and data‑driven manufacturing initiatives.
- Introduce new materials, technologies, and methods to enhance productivity and quality.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- +5 years of experience in adhesives, hotmelt, coating, polymer processing, or related manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of thermal processes, viscosity control, fluid dynamics, and material behavior.
- Experience with automated systems, PLC, and data‑driven process control is preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25088475
Job Locations: Japan, Shiga-Ken, Shiga, Gamou-gun
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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