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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Formulate innovative hair care products with minimal supervision, engaging in research to identify new technologies, application methods, and opportunities for breakthrough innovation.
- Manage project timelines and cost objectives, developing estimates in collaboration with your supervisor and ensuring alignment with the new product development process.
- Stay informed on industry regulations, applying foundational knowledge to current projects and proactively expanding expertise in global regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate testing activities, including Test Salon, Biophysical, Microbiological, and Safety Testing, and document experimental procedures, results, and analyses.
- Build strong relationships with raw material vendors and industry partners, leveraging external expertise to bring cutting-edge technologies in-house.
- Translate product concepts into technical briefs, managing third-party innovation partners to ensure timely development and integration into Henkel’s IT systems.
- Support pilot and production batches, documenting procedures to ensure reproducibility and resolving formulation and manufacturing challenges.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, QA, and Salon Services. Conduct patent searches and review findings with your supervisor to inform project direction.
- Maintain a well-organized lab environment, gaining proficiency with equipment used to assess product performance and physical attributes. Take ownership of assigned projects and contribute to a culture of excellence.
