Junior Process Engineer: Quality & Process Improvement

RPM SPG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company Pension Plan

Performance Based Bonus/Commission

Continuing education

Job summary

RPM SPG seeks a Jr Process Engineer to provide engineering support, maintain product quality, and optimize production flow at the Cleveland area plant. The role involves assisting QC activities, implementing new process technology, and contributing to maintenance and capital improvement plans.

The candidate should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 1+ years in manufacturing operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with SAP, Excel, and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 1+ years engineering experience, including experience with manufacturing operations.
• Relevant internships qualify.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with all levels of the plant.
• Creation of standard work instructions/SOP's.
• Demonstrated knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, continuous improvement concepts, ISO procedures, and their applications.
• Ability to apply Excel, Word, and SAP applications to daily job responsibilities.
• Continuous web process and batch process equipment experience.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, SOX, ISO, and workplace regulations in the plant.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions on most critical to keep the project moving forward.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Must be able to communicate technical concepts proficiently both verbally and in written form related to product usage, competitive product analysis, product specifications, product repairs, and problems, etc.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and employ a solutions-oriented approach.
• Must have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities as detailed in the facility site plan to resolve production problems, maximize product consistency and minimize cost.
• Prepare estimates of production costs and progress reports for management.
• Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data from labs and pilot operations.
• Use SAP to monitor production/business functions.
• Recommend modifications to current processes and equipment and document follow-up with responsible engineers.
• Develop and streamline site metrics and KPIs.
• Assist in capital plans, budgets, and equipment maintenance improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for maintenance and improvements.
• Deliver disciplined project management and product development assistance.
• Regular review of batch first pass yield, distressed, obsolete, scrap, and returns.
• Troubleshoot batch and raw material issues.
• Interface with leadership, operators, and maintenance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

RPM SPG seeks a Jr Process Engineer to provide engineering support, maintain product quality, and optimize production flow at the Cleveland area plant. The role involves assisting QC activities, implementing new process technology, and contributing to maintenance and capital improvement plans.

The candidate should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 1+ years in manufacturing operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with SAP, Excel, and Word.