Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Projects & Process Innovation

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

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.