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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.
Quality Engineer
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About this Position
As a Quality Engineer at, you will play a key role in ensuring product and process quality across our manufacturing operations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support audits and compliance, and contribute to projects that enhance operational efficiency. This role provides the opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams in Japan and the wider region, making a tangible impact on product quality and business performance.
What you´ll do
- Perform standard quality control testing on incoming raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods.
- Calculate and report test results, recording test data into the SAP database. Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) rules, procedures, and regulations.
- File and maintain retain samples, dispose of old retain samples, and maintain a clean working environment. Assist Quality Engineers with complaint investigations and provide appropriate training to internal customers in the SHEQ area.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization within the quality department. Complete and manage any assigned projects determined by the departmental Manager, Supervisor, and Leads.
- Develop tests and report on formulations, executing lab testing and generating test data and documentation. Communicate with various internal functions and execute the implementation of regulation changes.
What makes you a good fit
Must Have
- quality core tools incident investigation root-cause-analysis SHEQ management systems SHEQ international standards HACCP sustainability environmental impact assessment behaviour/ culture based safety risk assessment, HAZOP occupational health & safety continuous improvement six sigma, DMAIC
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing quality roles with 3–5 years of relevant work experience; experience in Japan is a plus.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, MOC, SPC, A3, 8D, and 5 Why.
- Strong analytical and communication skills in both Japanese and English.
- Japanese: Business-level reading and writing (N1 preferred).
English: Business-level for regional team communication (approx. 30% of work). - Ability to work cross-functionally in a multicultural environment.
Nice to have
- Certification such as Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Experience with ISO standards or industry-specific regulations (support and training provided if needed).
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience with SAP system (training provided if needed).
- Experience with process improvement, production optimization, and efficiency projects.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- 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
- 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: 26092713
Job Locations: Japan, Kanagawa-Ken, Atsugi
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. 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 in 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.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.