Product Development Chemist— United States, Madison Heights, MI, Adhesive Technologies

Adhesive Technologies Research & Development United States, Madison Heights, MI, MI Full Time Regular 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 Lead new product development projects for adhesive and sealant technologies, guiding products from concept through commercialization. Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation performance, adhesion and other properties. Partners cross-functionally with Application Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and more to deliver customer‑focused solutions and implement new product introductions. Ensure all new products comply with global chemical regulations, product requirements, and customer specifications, including international health, safety and environmental standards. Protect Henkel's intellectual property by identifying innovative technologies, documenting, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Tests or supervises tests on product stability and performance What makes you a good fit Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering A minimum of 5 years’ industrial experience in formulating adhesive and sealant systems, preferred in Polyurethane, Epoxy or Silicone chemistry Understanding of product applications and testing criteria needed for current and future automotive applications Insights of product offerings, industry trends and ongoing research in the Adhesives & Sealants area, especially with focus on sustainability Detailed understanding of adhesives formulation, testing, application and curing of Polyurethane, Epoxy or Silicone based systems Strong team spirit, appreciation of an agile working environment and ability to lead by example This is an on site role. Selected candidate should expect to be onsite 5 days per week unless traveling for work or taking paid time off. 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, 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 JOB ID: req87169 Job Locations: United States, MI, Madison Heights, MI Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application How is work at Henkel United States, Madison Heights, MI, Adhesive Technologies, Research & Development United States, Irvine, CA, Adhesive Technologies, Research & Development #J-18808-Ljbffr Henkel Ltda