Engineering Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Engineering Manager Chemical Manufacturing

The Engineering Manager Chemical Manufacturing position reports to the Plant Manager and has a direct responsibility for managing three Engineers to ensure safety, quality, people, delivery, and cost standards are met. The Engineering Manager will facilitate open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders, support & implement company policies, ensure coaching, development and team building of the site staff, and assuring performance goals are consistently achieved. The Engineering Manager will drive a zero-defect culture in safety, quality, and productivity.

This position is based in South Bend, Indiana, and encompasses two separate sites at the location. This is a union, solvent-based adhesives manufacturing location covered by Process Safety Management requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Process Improvement (70%)

• Drive operational efficiency and performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Identify, mentor, and develop high-potential process engineer employees to build future leadership and technical capabilities within the organization.
• Lead a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all engineering and operations functions. Align team goals with broader plant and company objectives.
• Manage a team of three engineers in a collaborative, accountable environment.
• Leverage automation, emerging technologies, and data-driven insights to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives through innovative technologies and continuous improvement strategies.
• Lead change initiatives effectively by applying structured change management methodologies to support adoption and minimize resistance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to implement solutions that improve production, reliability, and process efficiency.

Capex Execution (20%)

Other Duties (10%)

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. 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.