Senior Scientist - Raw Material Management and Process Engineering

Sr.Scientist/Staff Scientist

ABOUT SOLENIS

The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for strategic regional raw material management (50%) and process engineering excellence (50%), ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and robust manufacturing processes. The position acts as a key interface between suppliers and internal R&D/Formula teams to support innovation, alternate material development, and portfolio/range maintenance, while working closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Regional Formula Managers.

Key Responsibilities

A. Regional Raw Material Management (50%)

• Lead regional raw material strategy, including New Suppliers/ New technology onboarding , sourcing alignment, material standardization, risk mitigation, and RM lifecycle management.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between suppliers and R&D / Formula teams, enabling:
  • Evaluation and introduction of innovative raw materials and technologies
  • Support for range maintenance, reformulations, and product lifecycle activities
  • Early supplier involvement in innovation and renovation projects
• Partner with Procurement to support supplier selection, negotiations, alternate sourcing strategies, and raw‑material‑driven cost saving projects.
• Drive raw material harmonization and simplification in Collaboration with Regional Formula Managers  across the region to reduce complexity and operational risk.
• Lead and contribute to cross‑functional cost optimization initiatives, ensuring no compromise on quality or performance.
• Manage raw material change control, including supplier changes, spec updates, and substitution initiatives.
• Proactively assess and mitigate raw material risks related to availability, quality, regulatory, and sustainability aspects.
• B. Process Engineering & Manufacturing Support (50%)
• Provide process engineering expertise to manufacturing sites for new technology and product launch.
• Support process optimization and  troubleshooting 
• Lead NPI, reformulation and Scale up from R&D in collaboration with Plant and Quality team 
• Ensure strong alignment between raw material properties and process capability to minimize variability and production losses.
• Lead technology transfers, validation activities, and deployment of best practices across the region.
• Provide process input to quality investigations and preventive actions linked to raw materials or process conditions.

Experience Level

Senior Level