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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 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 Engineering Manager leads a team supporting two manufacturing sites in South Bend, IN, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role focuses on continuous improvement, capital project execution, and developing engineering talent in a process safety environment. The position partners cross-functionally to optimize operations and implement scalable, data-driven solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and develop an engineering team, including coaching, performance management, and succession planning
Drive process improvement through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
Identify and implement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance
Manage capital projects ($2M–$4M annually), including scope, budget, scheduling, and execution
Apply data analysis, automation, and technology to optimize manufacturing processes
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to solve complex production challenges
Lead structured change management initiatives to support adoption and sustain improvements
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards, including Process Safety Management
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
7+ years of engineering experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments
3+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains)
Six Sigma Green Belt certification and experience managing capital projects in a regulated environment
Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Rockwell), SAP, and standard engineering software tools
Work authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineering (PE) license or PMP certification
Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF, AS9100)
Experience with CMMS systems and advanced data analytics 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 $135,000-$160,000.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, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of engineering experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments
- 3+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Experience managing capital projects in a regulated environment
- Experience with PLC systems, SAP, and standard engineering software tools
- Work authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
H.B. Fuller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive and often characterized as fair for the role rather than top-tier. Positioning appears middle-of-the-market, which feels reasonable for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, and EAP support. Some roles also receive company support that can significantly offset employee-premium costs.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program combines a 401(k) with employer matching and additional non-elective company contributions. This design provides support beyond a standard match to bolster long-term savings.
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What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value. At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries. And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
