HB Fuller Co

Project Engineer

HB Fuller Co$75K — $93K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record.
  • Experience managing multiple projects valued at $100k or more.
  • Cross-functional experience in operations, engineering, sourcing, and materials.
  • Proficiency with Gantt charts for project planning and management.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% domestically, and potentially some international travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects from concept through completion using a structured process.
  • Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, and schedules for successful delivery.
  • Simultaneously manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Prepare engineering specifications and project documentation following company standards.
  • Communicate project progress and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align objectives.
  • Evaluate engineering drawings and assess innovative technologies for manufacturing.
  • Drive process improvements focusing on automation and optimizing production performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • 401K contributions to support retirement planning.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Paid holidays to recognize employee contributions.
  • Eligibility for various incentive and recognition programs.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Adhesives (EA) Global Process Engineering Manager and has primary responsibility for managing the timely execution within budget of high visibility complex projects to improve production, safety, and quality throughout the NA regional EA facilities to meet their objectives.

This position can be located at one of our key manufacturing facilities (Frankfort, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, South Bend, IN, or Charlotte, NC)

Primary Duties

  • Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, utilizing the Corporate Capex and Stage-Gate process from concept to completion.
  • Develop project scopes, cost estimates, capital expenditure requests, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Prepare engineering specifications, bid packages, and project documentation in accordance with company standards and best practices.
  • Communicate project progress effectively and collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams to minimize disruptions and maximize stakeholder alignment.
  • Review engineering drawings, evaluate equipment options, engage with suppliers, and identify innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
  • Drive process improvements by assessing automation opportunities and optimizing productivity, product quality, consistency, and cost performance.
  • Lead the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage contractors, vendors, and internal resources, including overseeing training and startup activities to ensure successful implementation of new equipment and processes


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing capacity with a proven track record of functional success.
  • Successful Project Management experience and oversight of multiple projects simultaneously valued at $100k+
  • Experience as a project or program lead with cross-functional background in operations, engineering, sourcing, materials.
  • Gantt chart experience.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% domestically, and potentially some travel internationally.


Preferred Requirements:

  • Process experience in a Chemical facility.
  • PMP certification or demonstrated capital project management experience for projects exceeding $500k.
  • Packaging expertise and automation experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Process Improvement in Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, SWOT-Exercises, material flow, Theory of Constraints.
  • AutoCAD experience


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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 $75,000 - $93,000.

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
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