Sika AG

specialty chemical

ProjectChemist

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Chemist at Sika AG. Skills: product formulation, development projects, cross-functional project teams, technical support, product quality, new product introduction, technology transfer, raw material evaluation, process evaluation. Perform product maintenance. Conduct in-depth chemical reviews”

What You'll Achieve.

assure product quality and performance; ensure successful outcomes

Industry & Context.

specialty chemical
Problems you'll solve

Curiosity and courage to challenge the status quo

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5 years of R&D experience in product formulation, ideally involving polymer compositions for automotive or industrial applications, Proven track record of successfully leading development projects from ideation through market introduction, Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams (e.g. , EHS, Operations, Sales/Marketing) to oversee progress and ensure successful outcomes, Highly motivated, self-driven individual who takes responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks and projects, Curiosity and courage to challenge the status quo and push technical boundaries in support of Sika’s innovation culture, Excellent communication skills and an open mindset that fosters a respectful, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment

Nice to Have

Experience working on teams for audit preparation, Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the customers, Lead technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality and performance, Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production, Adapt existing DFMEA and set up for new modified products, Evaluate new technologies, raw materials, and processes, Manage product maintenance process independently, Initiate technical presentation from raw material suppliers, Leads TS 16949 Audit for the R&D team, Perform special projects and other assignments as directed by manager

What You'll Do.

Perform product maintenance

Conduct in-depth chemical reviews

Present results to our customers

Lead technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality and performance

Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production

Adapt existing DFMEA and set up for new modified products

Evaluate new technologies

Manage product maintenance process independently

Initiate technical presentation from raw material suppliers

Leads TS 16949 Audit for the R&D team

Perform special projects and other assignments as directed by manager

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams (e.g. , EHS, Operations, Sales/Marketing) to oversee progress and ensure successful outcomes; fosters a respectful, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment

Communication Scope

communication skills, both verbal and written; Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

leading development projects from ideation through market introduction, lead cross-functional project teams, oversee progress, ensure successful outcomes, takes responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks and projects, Manage product maintenance process independently

Full Job Description

About Sika With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika is a specialty chemical company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the trnsformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatability. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025. Roles & Opportunities Sika is looking for an experienced Project Chemist to join our growing team in Madison Heights, MI. At Sika, the Project Chemist will: * Perform product maintenance * Conduct in-depth chemical reviews * Present results to our customers * TS Audit responsible Preferred Skills * Experience working on teams for audit preparation * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written * Microsoft Office proficient * Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with the customers * Lead technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality and performance * Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production * Adapt existing DFMEA and set up for new modified products * Evaluate new technologies, raw materials, and processes * Manage product maintenance process independently * Initiate technical presentation from raw material suppliers * Leads TS 16949 Audit for the R&D team * Perform special projects and other assignments as directed by manager ## Qualifications -Minimum of 5 years of R&D experience in p

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