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GDP Engineer (Product Development)
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GDP Engineer (Product Development)
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About this Position
This position focuses on executing product analysis and testing as part of the development of automotive products. You will be working in a laboratory setting, where your primary responsibility will be to ensure the product’s performance, safety, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. You will be directly involved in enhancing and refining products through data-driven decisions, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring that the testing process aligns with manufacturing and customer needs.
What you´ll do
- Executing product analysis and testing, focusing on product development projects for the automotive industry.
- Documenting progress and results meticulously within lab systems.
- Organize, record, and present data from experiments and testing while identifying opportunities for new technology, product enhancements, and performance improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations while handling products, maintaining laboratory and storage areas, and managing equipment.
- Perform data analysis, draw insightful conclusions, and make informed experimental recommendations.
- Provide support to manufacturing teams to ensure the consistent delivery of quality products.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders (production plant, sales, application development) leveraging their feedback to optimize processes and meet customer requirements
What makes you a good fit
- Chemistry education / training
- Experience in the chemical industry is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
- Learning agility and a collaborative mindset are essential.
- Fluent in English as a must.
- Enthusiasm for technology and a passion for working in dynamic, diverse teams with a clear drive to achieve
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally 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
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25078731
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Pune
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FAQ
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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