Manufacturing Engineer

Rust-Oleum Corporation; Lesage (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum Corporation seeks a hands-on Process Engineering/Project Management professional to lead manufacturing improvements at our plant. You will drive lean initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and implement equipment changes while training staff and maintaining SOPs.

The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and strong collaboration with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in a continuous improvement environment using Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects with process improvements leveraging existing or new equipment.
• Design and recommend changes to manufacturing systems to boost productivity and reliability.
• Provide cross-functional project management across manufacturing.
• Lead training, SOP maintenance, and training plan updates for startup transitions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Process engineering

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

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.

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.