Sr Scientist II

H.B. Fuller; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

H.B. Fuller in Monterrey, Mexico seeks a senior process engineer to lead scale-up activities, translate formulations into manufacturing instructions, and drive improvements.

The candidate will validate process parameters, support production, and implement CAPAs in collaboration with R&D, supply chain, and technical service. Required are advanced degrees in chemistry/engineering with strong experience in adhesives or coatings, plus Lean/Six Sigma exposure and SAP literacy.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry-related field with 6+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing and scale-up.
• Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or PhD with 2+ years, in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in adhesives, polymers, coatings, or chemical processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead scale-up of new and existing products and translate formulations into manufacturing instructions.
• Validate process parameters, equipment settings, and quality methods.
• Investigate deviations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement CAPAs.
• Provide technical support to production and participate in MOC activities.
• Drive continuous improvement using statistical and process-control tools.
• Manage raw material qualifications, evaluations, and substitutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Technical Service.
• Travel up to 10%.

Conocimientos

Statistical analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials/polymer science

Master’s degree

PhD

Herramientas

SAP

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead scale‑up of new and existing products and translate formulations into clear manufacturing instructions.
• Validate process parameters, equipment settings, and quality methods.
• Investigate deviations, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement CAPAs.
• Provide technical support to production and participate in MOC activities.
• Drive continuous improvement using statistical and process‑control tools.
• Manage raw material qualifications, evaluations, and substitutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Technical Service.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science with 6 years of experience;
• Master’s degree with 4 years of experience;
• PhD with 2 years of experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing and product scale‑up.
• Background in adhesives, polymers, coatings, or chemical processes.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma (DMAIC, 8D, FMEA, 5S).
• Experience with 1K/2K polyurethane technologies (solvent‑based and solvent‑free).
• Familiarity with analytical techniques (FTIR, DSC, viscosity, solids, etc.).
• Bilingual: English and Spanish.

Work Environment

• Work performed in both plant and office settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for sample handling.
• Must follow all plant safety protocols and PPE requirements.

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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.