Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
GDP Engineer Product Development
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About this Position
Support the development of automotive adhesives from concept to approval through formulation, testing, and data-driven analysis. Execute experiments, perform key characterization tests, and evaluate raw materials for performance and cost optimization. Ensure accurate documentation and smooth scale-up to production while troubleshooting issues. Collaborate cross-functionally and maintain strict EHS compliance, contributing to continuous lab improvement.
What you´ll do
- Support adhesive product development from concept to customer approval (formulation, sample prep, lab testing) for automotive requirements.
- Plan and execute experiments, document results, analyze data, and recommend next steps (incl. basic DoE where useful).
- Run key characterization and application tests (adhesion/peel/shear, cure behavior, basic rheology, aging/chemical resistance, substrate prep/pretreatment).
- Screen new raw materials/suppliers, benchmark vs. references, and support cost/performance optimization.
- Create clear documentation and reports with full data traceability and quality compliance.
- Support scale-up/transfer to pilot/production and help troubleshoot process or performance issues.
- Collaborate with PD, Application Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain; communicate results in meetings and support customer updates with senior colleagues.
- Work fully EHS-compliant (safe handling, SDS, labeling, waste, equipment upkeep) and contribute to lab continuous improvement (5S, standard methods, templates)
What makes you a good fit
- PH.D or Chemical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science (fresh graduates welcome; internships/thesis in polymers/adhesives a plus).
- Hands-on lab mindset and strong interest in formulation and testing; curiosity to understand failures and improve performance.
- Analytical thinking and structured working style; strong documentation discipline and safety awareness.
- Basic data/statistics skills (Excel; JMP/Minitab and DoE knowledge are a plus).
- Clear communication and teamwork skills; learning agility in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Proactive, customer-oriented attitude and strong drive to deliver results.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
- 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: 26094674
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Pune
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The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
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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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