Assoc Engineer

Guardian Protection Products; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive process improvements across equipment and operations. You will implement lean solutions, justify new equipment, and manage changes from project scope to successful startup with the local site team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional project management, SOP development and training, and ensuring PSM compliance while driving productivity, safety, and quality in a continuous operation.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing/chemical environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements and equipment selection/installation.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and documentation.
• Manage projects from scope charters through startup with site teams.
• Apply Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations in daily operations.
• Coordinate with plant personnel across a Continuous Operation shift structure.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SOP writing

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.