Assoc Engineer

Rust-Oleum; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

EAP

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Project Engineer to lead process improvements and equipment upgrades across manufacturing lines. You will drive Lean initiatives, streamline changeovers, and improve reliability while coordinating with cross-functional teams and plant operations.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering (or related hands-on experience for engineers from Industrial/Electrical backgrounds) and 2+ years in engineering, with strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Industrial and Electrical Engineers with hands-on mechanical & chemical experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years of engineering job experience.
• Strong process management and communication skills required with initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement across production, safety, quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution including process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Apply Lean principles to improve productivity, reliability, and reduce changeover times.
• Provide cross-functional project management across manufacturing.
• Train site teams, write SOPs, and maintain training plans.
• Ensure Process Safety Management compliance in daily operations.
• Collaborate with plant personnel across Continuous Operation shifts.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project execution including process improvements utilizing existing equipment and/or selection, justification, CAR processing, purchasing, and installation of new equipment. Support efforts including in person training and documentation.

• Determine design and recommending changes to implementing manufacturing systems that will increase productivity, for machine, human interaction, method/process, raw material & environmental variability. Design to incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to minimize production losses.

• Provide cross functional project management across key areas of manufacturing.

• Manage projects through a review process from project scope charters through successful startup transition to the local site team. This includes working with the plant operational teams on providing training, writing appropriate standard operating procedures, and maintenance of training plans.

• Apply the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations to day to day operations. This includes writing appropriate procedures, conducting Change Management paperwork, knowing and applying Federal and State guidelines.

• Frequent interface with plant personnel, operators, coordinators, and maintenance personnel across a Continuous Operation shift structure..

Required Experience:

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred. Industrial and Electrical Engineers with hands‑on mechanical & chemical experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years of engineering job experience.
• Good process management, written and verbal communication skills are required along with a high level of initiative.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, in project and people management in a continuous improvement environment in the areas of production, safety, quality and Lean manufacturing principles.

Salary Target Range: $85,000- $105,000; bonus eligible

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP and a stock purchase plan. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.