Quality Lab Coordinator

H.B. Fuller; Piedras Negras; On-site; MXN 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Quality Coordinator at its Piedras Negras, Coahuila plant. The role ensures quality assurance continuity during shifts, executes standard lab testing, and manages QA processes to meet corporate specifications.

Responsibilities include batch release, deviation handling, QMS data entry, and frequent SAP QM usage. Candidates should be engineering graduates or final-year students and be able to work flexible weekend or 4x4 shifts.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in an engineering program.
• Willingness to work flexible rotating shifts including weekends.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and ability to follow technical procedures (SOPs/MDS).

Responsibilities

• Perform standard physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished adhesive products.
• Authorize quality releases for manufacturing batches based on specifications.
• Identify and document non-conforming materials or deviations.
• Record inspection results in the plant's Quality Management System (QMS) for traceability.
• Use SAP to perform quality inventory movements and enter inspection data.
• Conduct quality audits and line clearance checks on production and packaging floors.
• Calibrate equipment and perform 5S housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Enforce corporate EHS policies and PPE usage.
• Prepare shift handover reports for the incoming team.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Industrial/Materials)

Tools

SAP QM

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Title: Quality Coordinator

Location: Piedras Negras, Coahuila

Shift: Flexible Shift Options (Weekend Shift or 4x4 Shift)

Position Overview

This position is responsible for maintaining quality assurance continuity and laboratory oversight during operational shifts at the Piedras Negras plant. The Quality Coordinator executes standard laboratory testing, process audits, and system transactions to verify that all adhesive batches meet H.B. Fuller’s corporate specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute standard physical and chemical laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished adhesive products.
• Disposition and authorize the quality release of manufacturing batches based on established corporate specifications.
• Identify, segregate, and document any non-conforming materials or process deviations encountered during the shift.
• Log all inspection records and test results accurately into the plant’s internal Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure full traceability.
• Utilize SAP to perform quality inventory movements, block/unblock materials, and enter inspection lot data.
• Conduct regular quality audits and line clearance checks directly on the production and packaging floors.
• Perform basic verification, calibration checks, and routine housekeeping (5S) of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Enforce strict compliance with all corporate EHS policies, safety guidelines, and the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Document and elevate critical quality incidents to the Quality Manager, providing a comprehensive shift-handover report for the incoming team.

Minimum Requirements

• Active student in the final year or recent graduate of a Technical Degree or Bachelor’s Program in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or related technical field).
• Availability to work flexible rotating shift schedules, which may include weekend coverage or a 4x4 shift structure.
• Permanent or current residence in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, with reliable transportation to the plant site.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for data entry, report generation, and metric tracking.
• Strong capability to comprehend and follow written technical procedures, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• High level of autonomy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills to manage laboratory operations with minimal supervision during off-shifts.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience or basic exposure to SAP (QM module) or any other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Previous exposure to industrial manufacturing environments through school laboratory projects, internships, or technical residencies.
• Conceptual understanding of Quality Management Systems standards (such as ISO 9001) and continuous improvement tools (5S, Lean).
• Basic ability to interpret technical data sheets, certificate of analysis (COA) documents, and process flowcharts.
• Basic knowledge of chemical handling, chemical safety regulations, or polymers/adhesives characteristics.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.