Manager Engineering - Innovation & Industrialization (d/f/m)

About this Position What youll do Act as the central engineering contact for global innovation projects and serve as the primary interface between Global Engineering and the Global Innovation organizationCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate technical feasibility, scalability, and industrial requirements during all innovation phases.Partner closely with Global R&D to assess emerging technologies, support industrialization activities, and ensure successful technology transfer into manufacturingCoordinate with Global Engineering Centers of Excellence and Regional Engineering teams to align engineering strategies and provide a unified technical perspectiveDrive the integration of core Manufacturing Technology Platforms (cMTP) into innovation projects to ensure efficient, standardized, and scalable manufacturing solutionsIdentify industrialization risks early in the development process and define mitigation strategies from proof of principle through scale-upFoster collaboration across Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, and regional organizations to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and network readinessSupport structured project execution by applying stage-gate methodologies and promoting the reuse of proven technologies across regions and product categoriesWhat makes you a good fit Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering disciplineMore than 5 years of experience in engineering, industrialization, manufacturing, or innovation within an FMCG or comparable production environmentProven hands-on experience leading industrial CAPEX projects of 3M+ related to new product introductions, including specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of manufacturing equipmentStrong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes, ideally in liquids and/or solids production, as well as technology scale-up and new product introductionExperience working in international, cross-functional matrix organizations with solid project management and stakeholder management skillsBusiness fluent English, willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25%), and the ability to influence stakeholders through a structured, solution-oriented, and collaborative approachPlease send your CV in English languageSome perks of joining HenkelFlexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per yearDiverse national and international growth opportunitiesGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching sharesCompany Pension Plan 100% financed by HenkelMEGA Preventive Health InsuranceCareFlex Supplementary Care InsuranceMobility offer: My Henkel Bike and JobticketAt 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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.