Job Description

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals 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.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller's Co-op Program:

The goal of our co-op program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization, and help you expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. We structure the co-op assignments so that, with each new term, the candidates develop the ability to accept an increasing level of complexity and self-reliance. Projects impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities - making this program the starting point for a long-term career path.

Co-op Location: South Bend, IN

*Housing will be provided within a drivable distance from the facility*

Our Co-op Experience includes:

• 2-3 terms alternatingbetween full time studies and full time work. We have flexibility to tailor the work terms per your academic schedules

• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including engineers, managers, and directors.

• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person.

• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.

• End of semester final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

Primary Duties:

• Work with experienced Engineers to develop and improve manufacturing processes.

• Lead process improvement activities related to productivity efficiencies, reducing waste, improving quality and safety improvement.   

• Creating and modifying manufacturing standard work instructions.

• Support Engineering trials and assist in new equipment startup.

• Provide training to operators as required

• Assist in capital and facility planning activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide time studies, value stream mapping, current state vs. future state assessments, structured problem solving and other CI related actions.

• Identify root cause(s) to alerted deficiencies and implement positive corrective action(s).

• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Scheduling and Maintenance functions to create robust solutions to existing inefficiencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum rising Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Physical Environment:

• Chemical processing and packaging including solvent based adhesives