Aerospace Process Engineer – Lean & Capital Projects

H.B. Fuller Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company is seeking a Process Engineer to support the Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Charlotte, NC. You will lead process improvements, optimize manufacturing systems, and collaborate across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and technical teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance with 3+ years of engineering experience and a strong background in process optimization and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting process improvement, manufacturing optimization, or production operations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for bulk manufacturing, material handling, packaging, and supporting production processes.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, yield, cycle time, quality, and OEE.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process deviations, equipment performance issues, and production constraints.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Support capital projects, equipment selection, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

SAP

PLC

DCS

Job description

H.B. Fuller Company is seeking a Process Engineer to support the Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Charlotte, NC. You will lead process improvements, optimize manufacturing systems, and collaborate across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and technical teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance with 3+ years of engineering experience and a strong background in process optimization and problem-solving.