In our R&D department in the area of Adhesive Systems we are looking for a motivated and dedicated Project Leader. In this versatile position you are the interface between research, production, quality assurance, marketing and application engineering, fulfilling the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Independent development of products, technologies and their manufacturing processes as well as internal and external implementation
- Leading of project teams; defines and calls for work packages, ensures the transfer of know-how and coordination
- Contact and collaboration with internal and external interface functions
- Manages the expectations of the customer and stakeholder
- Technical support of the products and technologies internally and among customers
- Knows and maintains state of the art technology (e.g. competitive products, specialized literature, congresses, patents)
- Planning and documentation according to the process guidelines, presentations and vindication of the results/projects internally and externally
- Patenting of new technologies and initiating proceeding
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience: Initial experience in R&D as a Junior Scientist, Product Developer, Project Leader, or similar, with expertise in product or technology development; previous experience in adhesives or related industries with deep market and technology knowledge is a plus
- Project Management: Strong understanding of project management principles and ability to manage tasks and priorities
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach
- Collaboration: Builds and maintains internal networks, fostering teamwork and leveraging global resources
- Language Skills: Proficient in English; Good knowledge in German
- Technical Skills: Solid IT proficiency
Building Trust Every Day
- Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day.
- Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
- We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions.
- We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- We offer a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of your journey to excellence!
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.