Manufacturing Project Engineer – Capital Projects & Automation

HB Fuller; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is a global adhesives company expanding production capabilities across NA facilities, including Charlotte, NC. The Project Engineer will drive capital projects end-to-end, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery within budget.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, engineering rigor, and implementing process improvements with Lean/Six Sigma foundations, while traveling as needed to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience with proven project management.
• Experience leading multiple projects >$100k and cross-functional teams.
• Gantt chart experience and ability to travel up to 50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects end-to-end using Capex and Stage-Gate processes.
• Develop scopes, budgets, estimates, and schedules for successful delivery.
• Coordinate with Operations and stakeholders to minimize disruption.
• Review drawings, evaluate equipment options, and select technologies.
• Drive automation, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new systems.
• Manage contractors and internal resources including training.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Gantt chart

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PMP Certification

Job description

H.B. Fuller is a global adhesives company expanding production capabilities across NA facilities, including Charlotte, NC. The Project Engineer will drive capital projects end-to-end, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery within budget.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, engineering rigor, and implementing process improvements with Lean/Six Sigma foundations, while traveling as needed to meet project objectives.