Engineering Manager
H.B. Fuller · South Bend, IN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $135k–$160k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at H.B. Fuller (chemicals) in South Bend, IN. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, ISO 9001, IATF 16949
- Base pay
- $135k–$160k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$135k. This one lists $135k–$160k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 42 manufacturing engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 41 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- About 27% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$135k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 55%
- Tooling 48%
- New product launch 45%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
- ✓ Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at H.B. Fuller
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
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This plant: H.B. Fuller in South Bend
2 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Night Production Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from H.B. FullerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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
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
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 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.
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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 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.
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