Project Engineer

H.B. Fuller Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across NA facilities, from concept through completion, ensuring on‑time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes managing scopes, budgets, and schedules, while coordinating with Operations to maximize product quality and process improvements. Travel up to 50% domestically is expected, with potential international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience with proven project delivery.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and potentially internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to completion using the Capex and Stage‑Gate process.
• Develop scopes, costs, budgets, and schedules for successful delivery.
• Coordinate with Operations and cross‑functional teams to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Project management

Gantt charts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

H.B. Fuller is an innovative global adhesive company focused on delivering advanced solutions across a variety of market segments. This Project Engineer role reports to the Engineering Adhesives (EA) Global Process Engineering Manager and primarily manages the timely execution within budget of high‑visibility complex projects to improve production, safety, and quality across NA regional EA facilities.

Primary Duties

• Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, utilizing the Corporate Capex and Stage‑Gate process from concept to completion.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, capital expenditure requests, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare engineering specifications, bid packages, and project documentation in accordance with company standards and best practices.
• Communicate project progress effectively and collaborate with Operations and cross‑functional teams to minimize disruptions and maximize stakeholder alignment.
• Review engineering drawings, evaluate equipment options, engage with suppliers, and identify innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive process improvements by assessing automation opportunities and optimizing productivity, product quality, consistency, and cost performance.
• Lead the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and internal resources, including overseeing training and startup activities to ensure successful implementation of new equipment and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing capacity with a proven track record of functional success.
• Successful Project Management experience and oversight of multiple projects simultaneously, valued at $100k+.
• Experience as a project or program lead with cross‑functional background in operations, engineering, sourcing, and materials.
• Gantt chart experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically, and potentially some travel internationally.

Preferred Requirements

• Process experience in a chemical facility.
• PMP certification or demonstrated capital project management experience for projects exceeding $500k.
• Packaging expertise and automation experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Process Improvement in Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, SWOT exercises, material flow, Theory of Constraints.
• AutoCAD experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this role is $75,000–$93,000. In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognition programs, health and wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prides itself in creating 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.