2027 R&D Design Quality Continuous Improvement Co-Op

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Ohio is seeking a Design Quality Continuous Improvement co-op for a January–August 2027 term. You will work with mentors to learn Lean, Design for Six Sigma, and CI methodologies while gaining hands-on experience in data analysis using Minitab and MS Power Automate.

You’ll collaborate with R&D and quality teams on process improvements and lab work. Responsibilities include supporting CI managers, performing statistical calculations, preparing lab materials, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science
• Minimum GPA 2.8
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality, operations, engineering, and procurement teams to complete tasks
• Support Continuous Improvement managers and quality personnel
• Perform data analysis and trending related to raw material quality
• Conduct research documentation, calculations, and data analysis with mentor
• Run statistical calculations in Minitab and develop processes with Power Automate
• Prepare samples and lab equipment for tests or development
• Perform tests, analyses, and research per project requirements

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.

• 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.

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