HB Fuller Co

Process Engineer I

HB Fuller Co$80K — $94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations
  • Experience with data analysis, SPC, or process optimization
  • Demonstrated problem-solving using measurable outcomes
  • Work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Improve throughput, yield, cycle time, and OEE using data analysis
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Troubleshoot process and equipment performance issues
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and variation
  • Support capacity planning and identify production bottlenecks
  • Participate in PSM activities (PHA, MOC, PSSR) and ensure compliance
  • Assist with capital projects, equipment selection, and startup
  • Develop SOPs and train operators on process improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentives and recognition programs
  • Health & wellness benefits
  • 401K contributions
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
Full Job Description

Position Overview
H.B. Fuller is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing performance across bulk production, material handling, and packaging operations. This role applies data-driven methods to improve throughput, yield, reliability, and safety. You will partner cross-functionally to support continuous improvement, capital projects, and process safety initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Improve throughput, yield, cycle time, and OEE using data analysis

  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions

  • Troubleshoot process and equipment performance issues

  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and variation

  • Support capacity planning and identify production bottlenecks

  • Participate in PSM activities (PHA, MOC, PSSR) and ensure compliance

  • Assist with capital projects, equipment selection, and startup

  • Develop SOPs and train operators on process improvements

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

  • 3+ years in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations

  • Experience with data analysis, SPC, or process optimization

  • Demonstrated problem-solving using measurable outcomes

  • Work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

  • 5+ years in chemicals, polymers, adhesives, or related industries

  • Experience in PSM-regulated environments (PHA, MOC, PSSR)

  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

  • Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, SAP, or manufacturing systems

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $80,000-$94,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

About HB Fuller Co

H.B. Fuller Company is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Our commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest challenges. And, our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive.
Learn more about HB Fuller Co
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$123.7 million
Founded
1887
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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