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.

The Senior Scientist plays a key role in supporting Hot Melt production facilities through cross-plant initiatives, process standardization, and leadership in new product introductions and scale-ups. This role ensures quality and consistency across manufacturing sites and contributes to the successful commercialization of new products. Travel is required 10-20%.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide cross-plant training and support for global and North American Hot Melt manufacturing
• Standardize testing and processes across similar facilities
• Monitor projects at Willow Lake through regular meetings and Stage Gate Reviews
• Communicate product updates and changes to plant teams
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and scale-up efforts, including onsite support
• Oversee experimental batches until commercial launch
• Manage raw material (RM) projects from Willow Lake Lab and Strategic Sourcing
• Maintain RM substitutes and ingredient pools in SAP
• Conduct RM and finished goods recertification
• Update and maintain inspection plans, recipes, and RM data
• Support and understand Hot Melt production processes
• Validate, standardize, and optimize new processes
• Manage Management of Change (MOC) transitions from R&D to production
• Set and audit rework and batch adjustment protocols
• Investigate batch quality issues
• Perform lab testing and coordinate technician support
• Create and maintain NPI recipes
• Collaborate with Operations, Strategic Sourcing, and other support functions to improve customer satisfaction, reduce defects, and enhance productivity

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in product development, scale-up, or manufacturing support
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality systems
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to travel up to 10-20% for plant support and scale-up activities
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements
• Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific discipline
• Experience in global manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Stage Gate processes and MOC protocols
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

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.

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