Assoc Engineer

BroadBean; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Stock purchase plan

401(k)

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a project engineer to lead cross-functional manufacturing initiatives, driving process improvements and equipment installations. You will design lean processes, improve productivity, and minimize changeovers while ensuring strong training and SOP development.

Candidates should have a BS in Chemical Engineering and 2+ years in engineering, with a track record in leadership and continuous improvement across production, safety, and quality domains.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Process management

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Industrial or Electrical Engineering background considered

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 eligible

Benefits:

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.