Chemical Process Engineer: Optimize Yields & Throughput

H.B. Fuller; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer in Houston, TX to design, optimize, troubleshoot, and improve chemical manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Production teams to improve performance, yield, and throughput while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes process scale-up, technology transfer, and adherence to safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years in chemical manufacturing or related process environments.
• 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.

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, SOPs, 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SPC tools

Job description

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer in Houston, TX to design, optimize, troubleshoot, and improve chemical manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Production teams to improve performance, yield, and throughput while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes process scale-up, technology transfer, and adherence to safety and environmental