Assoc Engineer

RPM SPG; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical & Dental

Life & Disability

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

RPM SPG is seeking an engineer to drive project execution and process improvements across manufacturing operations in the U.S. The role focuses on Lean implementation, training, SOP creation, and maintaining training plans with plant teams to ensure safe, efficient startups.

The candidate should have a BS in Chemical Engineering (or equivalents) and 2+ years in engineering, with strong communication and leadership skills to guide continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Industrial/Electrical engineers with hands-on mechanical & chemical experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution including process improvements with existing or new equipment.
• Provide training, documentation, and SOP development for manufacturing changes.
• Apply Lean principles to improve reliability, reduce changeover times and losses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects from scope to startup.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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 eligibleFrom 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.