Site Engineer Specialist

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Japan, Shiga, Gamou-gun, Shiga-Ken Full Time Regular
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About this position

Abou this position

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

Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

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Pornind de la moștenirea noastră impresionantă de peste 150 de ani, suntem deschizători de drumuri pentru îmbunătățirea vietii, în fiecare zi. Astăzi și pentru generațiile viitoare. Prin mărcile și tehnologiile noastre inovatoare și sustenabile, cu ajutorul echipelor noastre din întreaga lume. Henkel deține poziții de lider atât în domeniul industrial, cât și în cel al bunurilor de consum. Portofoliul nostru include produse de îngrijire a părului bine-cunoscute, produse de igienă personală și a locuinței, detergent de rufe, precum și adezivi, etanșanți și soluții funcționale pentru suprafețe. 

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FAQ

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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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