Manufacturing Mechanical Project Engineer

About this position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

What you´ll do

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and performance goals.

• Develop and integrate automation systems and robotics to enhance production speed, precision, and flexibility.

• Implement mechanical improvements based on root cause analysis, using Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive performance improvements.

• Develop detailed project plans, including technical specifications, resource allocation, and timelines for mechanical system implementation.

• Manage the testing and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring proper functionality and system validation.

• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design calculations, installation manuals, and maintenance guides.

• Maintain comprehensive project records, including engineering change orders (ECOs), testing protocols, and performance reports.

• Provide technical reports and updates on project progress, technical challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.

• Drive the continuous improvement of manufacturing systems by evaluating emerging technologies and mechanical innovations.

• Other duties as required.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar)

• Automation, robotics, and control systems integration.

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Sitting, standing and limited lifting.

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

• Must be able to lift, bend and stoop without restrictions.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

• Gender-neutral parental leave for up to 12 weeks

• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

• Annual performance bonus

• Affordable healthcare plans; 401(k) matched by employer and additional contribution

• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services

• Paid Time Off - sick time, vacation time, holiday time

The salary for this role is $84,000.00 - $100,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.

JOB ID: 25077099

Job Locations: United States, NY, Geneva, NY

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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