Process Engineer

HB Fuller; Leoni Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Process Engineer in Michigan to drive safe, reliable, and efficient adhesive manufacturing processes. You will focus on improving First Pass Yield, reducing variation, scrap, and downtime, while supporting quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering to optimize processes, implement capital projects, and enhance manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, SPC, root cause analysis, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Improve process safety, reliability, quality, and throughput.
• Lead root cause investigations and process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process controls, and manufacturing standards.
• Drive improvements in FPY, scrap reduction, cycle time, and equipment effectiveness.
• Support new product introductions, process scale-up, and manufacturing trials.
• Lead capital projects related to mixers, processing equipment, material handling, automation, utilities, and manufacturing capacity from scope development through startup and commissioning.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability for mixers and critical process equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing data and implement sustainable solutions that improve performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Communication

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SPC

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

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 Process Engineer drives safe, reliable, and efficient adhesive manufacturing processes. This role focuses on improving First Pass Yield (FPY), reducing process variation, scrap, and downtime, while supporting quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering to optimize processes, implement capital projects, and enhance manufacturing performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Improve process safety, reliability, quality, and throughput.
• Lead root cause investigations and process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process controls, and manufacturing standards.
• Drive improvements in FPY, scrap reduction, cycle time, and equipment effectiveness.
• Support new product introductions, process scale-up, and manufacturing trials.
• Lead capital projects related to mixers, processing equipment, material handling, automation, utilities, and manufacturing capacity from scope development through startup and commissioning.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability for mixers and critical process equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing data and implement sustainable solutions that improve performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, SPC, root cause analysis, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with mixing, batch processing, or chemical manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with capital projects and equipment startups.
• Knowledge of SPC, process capability analysis, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with industrial mixing equipment such as high-shear mixers, dispersers, or planetary mixers.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $65,000 - $85,000.

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.

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.