Plant Engineer (Engineering and Maintenance)

H.B. Fuller Adhesives Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Adhesives Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a Plant Engineer to oversee engineering and maintenance at our Penang plant. You will plan, coordinate and execute maintenance work to maximize equipment uptime and reliability. Responsibilities include cost and spare parts control, maintaining records, leading technicians, performing root-cause analysis, and driving CAPEX projects while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Plant Engineer (Engineering and Maintenance)

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.

Maintenance Planning & Execution

Plan, coordinate, and manage maintenance work requests through effective allocation of manpower, materials, and schedules to maximize equipment uptime and operational reliability.

Maintenance Cost & Spare Parts Control

Manage sourcing of spare parts from approved vendors, control maintenance expenditure, and prepare periodic maintenance and repair cost reports for management review.

Maintenance Records & Documentation

Ensure accurate and timely updating of maintenance records, including downtime history, preventive maintenance schedules, STOP card rectification progress, and related reports.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Lead, supervise, and coach maintenance technicians to improve performance and minimize downtime, including planning and execution of training and individual development programs in coordination with Human Resources.

Preventive Maintenance, Problem Solving & Engineering Design

Lead root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and systematic problem-solving for recurring equipment issues, and perform engineering design, modification, and improvement works to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and performance.

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

Ensure workshop housekeeping complies with 5S standards and support compliance with IMS requirements, safety regulations, and statutory inspections by relevant authorities DOSH/JKKP, DOE, etc.

CAPEX & Improvement Projects

Propose, support, and manage CAPEX and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving plant safety, productivity, and product quality, including engineering evaluation and technical justification.

Coordination, Availability & Other Duties

Coordinate with production teams, contractors, vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure maintenance activities meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives; remain available to arrange and support urgent repair works on a 24-hour basis, including weekends and public holidays; and carry out any other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

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.

About H.B. Fuller Company:

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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

About H.B. Fuller Company:

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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.