PD Manager

About this Position Lead the development, scale-up, and commercialization of PU/Silicone/MS adhesive technologies across APAC. This role is responsible for bridging laboratory innovation and commercial manufacturing by driving process development, technology transfer, and scale-up activities. The successful candidate will lead projects from laboratory development through pilot trials and commercial production, proactively identifying and mitigating scale-up risks to improve project success rates and accelerate commercialization. The position requires strong understanding of process engineering, manufacturing scale-up, and polymer reaction systems. Experience in simulation and modeling is highly valued to support process optimization and reduce development risks. What you´ll do Technology Development Commercialization: •Lead PU/PUR technology development projects from laboratory formulation through pilot-scale and commercial production. •Drive successful technology transfer and scale-up activities, ensuring a smooth transition from R D to manufacturing. •Support innovation projects and commercialization activities across APAC. Process Development Scale-up: •Develop robust manufacturing processes and operating windows to ensure product quality, production efficiency, and process reliability. •Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process-related challenges during scale-up and production, including: o Reaction control o Mixing efficiency o Heat transfer o Material handling o Product consistency o Manufacturing robustness •Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize production risks and project delays. Manufacturing Support: •Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve process reliability and accelerate commercialization. •Support plant trials, new product introduction, and manufacturing optimization programs. •Establish best practices for scale-up, industrialization, and technology transfer. Process Modeling Simulation: •Support process simulation, scale-up modeling, and engineering evaluation to improve process predictability and reduce scale-up risks. •Utilize engineering tools and simulation methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes and improve project success rates. Technology IP: •Contribute to strengthening Henkel's intellectual property portfolio and technical competitiveness.