Sr Project Engineer

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives and sealants across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

H.B. Fuller Construction Adhesives provides technologically advanced solutions to the commercial, industrial and residential construction industry. The company’s recognized and trusted brands are available through an extensive network of distributors and dealers, as well as home improvement retailers.

The Senior Project Engineer reports to the Construction Adhesives (CA) Global Project Engineering Manager and has primary responsibility for managing the timely execution within budget of high visibility complex capital projects for CA facilities to meet their growth objectives.

This is a virtual position and can also be located at one of our key manufacturing facilities (Chagrin Falls OH, Aurora IL, Michigan Center MI).

Primary Duties

• Support the global manufacturing network by executing capital projects.

• Prepare preliminary costs estimates, project proposals, and capital expenditure requests.

• Develop and prepare written specifications and bid packages in accordance with corporate design standards and best practices.

• Prepare and manage projects utilizing the Corporate Capex, Stage Gate process from project initiation to completion.

• Develop projects schedules; manage budget and timelines of approved projects to assure on time completion and within budget.

• Communicate effectively by written reports and informal contacts to ensure all appropriate personnel are aware of project status.

• Coordinate the execution of capital projects with other operations functions to minimize downtime.

• Review and approve engineering drawings.

• Investigate options in equipment selection.

• Visit equipment vendors to access performance capability.

• Responsible for all procurement and construction of new manufacturing systems, from design through process commissioning "cradle to grave".

• Screen and hire contractors (general, mechanical, electrical) and monitor, inspect, and coordinate the project work of contractors and maintenance staff on-site.

• Process and project engineering skills & experience - capital project management, productivity improvement, cost reduction, product consistency.

• Considers the use of innovative new process technology.

• Direct both internal support personnel and contractors as needed to complete projects.

• Oversee training of processes by plant personnel to assure flawless implementation of new equipment.

• Assure new equipment meets all required & applicable environmental regulations and safety features to properly support facility safety requirements & programs.

• Interact with other cross-functional departments to provide the highest level of teamwork and cooperation between groups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing capacity with a proven track record of functional success.

• Process experience in a Chemical facility with liquid or powder products.

• Experience and knowledge of plant safety including machine guarding, confined space entry, and lockout/tag out.

• Successful Project Management experience and oversight of multiple projects simultaneously valued at $250k+

• Experience as a project or program lead with cross-functional background in operations, engineering, sourcing, materials.

• Financial acumen and an understanding of IRR and NPV calculations.

• AutoCAD and Gantt chart experience.

• Microsoft Office Suite experience.

• Up to 50% domestic travel with potential international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or demonstrated capital project management experience for projects exceeding $250k.

• Knowledge of the adhesive industry (manufacturing processes, equipment, substrates, and chemistry).

• Process experience in a liquid batch process manufacturing facility.

• Heat transfer and mass transfer operations knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience with Process Improvement in Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, SWOT-Exercises, material flow, Theory of Constraints.

• Experience supporting & executing PHAs, JHAs, MOCs, and FMEAs.

• Experience with PSM and/or Functional Safety Design.

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