PD Engineer

About this Position

• Develop new products and technologies for Asia hair care market by leveraging existing knowledge and incorporating up-to-date science/ technologies to meet consumer needs and resolve existing product usage pain points.
• Work with regional and local teams including Marketing, NPI, PSRA, Purchasing, and other functions to ensure new products successfully route to market.
• Qualify alternative sources of raw materials and drive the harmonization of raw materials.
• Provide technical expertise to support Supply Chain and business function teams in troubleshooting e.g. raw material and formula quality issues, and consumer complaints.
• Work with purchasing team to deliver cost saving targets.

What you´ll do

• Lab development for product formulation including professional and consumer products.
• Lab validation test for raw material alternative sources.
• Technical support and communication with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive project progress.
• Preparation of product launch documents including notification/registration files.
• Regular technical exchange and knowledge sharing with global R&D team.
• Investigation of key competitions regarding new technology, new claims and new ingredients.
• Patents applications.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field, with formulation experience and lab work.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and solve problems.
• Enjoy laboratory work, with attention to detail, diligence, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good presentation skills and quick-thinking.
• Fluent in both oral and written English, with CET-6 certification.
• Good at leveraging digital tools to resolve problems.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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

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.