2027 R&D Design Quality Continuous Improvement Co-Op

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is offering a Design Quality Continuous Improvement co-op with the Performance Coatings Group from January to August 2027. The student will be mentored and gain hands-on experience in Lean, Design for Six Sigma, and CI methodologies, using Minitab and Power Automate to solve problems and analyze data.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science, with a minimum 2.8 GPA, and must be authorized to work in the United

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 6–8 months.
• GPA minimum 2.8 (preferred 3.0).
• Previous lab experience and familiarity with data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality, operations, engineering, and procurement to complete tasks.
• Support Continuous Improvement managers and quality personnel as needed.
• Learn supplier quality and process discipline related to data analysis and raw material quality.
• Perform data analysis, documentation, calculations, and communicate results with mentor.
• Conduct statistical calculations using Minitab or other software.
• Develop process solutions using MS Power Automate tools.
• Prepare samples, materials, and equipment for laboratory tests.
• Perform technical development, tests, analyses based on formulas and project requirements.
• Handle laboratory tasks using general lab instruments.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Problem solving

Minitab

MS Power Automate

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

Minitab

Power Automate

Job description

Job Description

The Design Quality Continuous Improvement team with the Performance Coatings Group co-op and will take place from January through August of 2027. The co-op will be assigned to a mentor and will develop knowledge about Lean, Design for Six Sigma, and overall Continuous Improvement methodologies. This opportunity will allow them to gain experience in problem solving and analysis, using Minitab and MS Power Automate tools, as well as working with R&D professionals and in workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key functional team members, including quality, operations, engineering, and procurement, to complete required tasks
• Provide support to Continuous Improvement managers within assigned group and other quality personnel as needed
• Learn about supplier quality and process discipline related to data analysis and trending associated with raw material quality
• Complete appropriate research documentation, calculations, and data analysis and effectively communicate these results with mentor and team members
• Perform statistical calculations in Minitab (or other software, as required)
• Develop process solutions using MS Power Automate tools
• Prepare samples, materials, equipment, and other required tools for laboratory tests or development
• Perform technical development, tests, analyses, and research based on formulas and project requirements
• Perform a variety of laboratory tasks utilizing general instruments and lab equipment
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position is for a minimum of 8 months starting in January 2027- August 2027 with the option of being extended to 12 months.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 6 months, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Currently holding a minimum of 2.8 GPA
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently holding a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Currently enrolled in chemistry or chemical engineering bachelor degree program
• Experience with Minitab, Tableau, Power Automate, or other AI programs
• Completed minimum of two semesters of organic chemistry and two semesters of calculus
• Relevant previous work experience in a lab

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you… let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ .

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.