Chemical Process Engineer

H.B. Fuller; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer in the United States (Georgia) to design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes.

You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Production to improve performance, yield, and cost efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. You will develop process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs) and support scale-up, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or related process environments.
• Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase throughput, yield and production capacity.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting process upsets and equipment issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, calculations).
• Lead or participate in CI projects focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements (PHA/HAZOP/MOC).
• Collaborate with Quality to investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

OSHA PSM training

Tools

DCS platforms

PLC platforms

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 Overview

The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving chemical manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Production teams to improve process performance, increase yield, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and production capacity.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting process upsets and equipment-related issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, operating procedures, and process calculations.
• Support process scale-up, new product introductions, and technology transfer initiatives.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including participation in PHA, HAZOP, and MOC processes.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and support capital and process improvement projects, including scope development, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Utilize process data, control systems, and engineering tools to monitor performance, drive decision-making, and support long-term reliability improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing operations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex process and operational issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams.

Preferred Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) training.
• Experience with chemical process design and optimization.
• Knowledge of process control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, reaction engineering, and mass transfer principles.
• Experience utilizing process simulation, modeling, and data analysis tools.

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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 $85,000 - $115,000.

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.

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, age, 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.