Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean, PSM & Project Leader

Rust-Oleum; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

EAP

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Project Engineer to lead process improvements and equipment upgrades across manufacturing lines. You will drive Lean initiatives, streamline changeovers, and improve reliability while coordinating with cross-functional teams and plant operations.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering (or related hands-on experience for engineers from Industrial/Electrical backgrounds) and 2+ years in engineering, with strong communication and leadership capabilities.

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.
• Strong process management and communication skills required with initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement across production, safety, quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution including process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Apply Lean principles to improve productivity, reliability, and reduce changeover times.
• Provide cross-functional project management across manufacturing.
• Train site teams, write SOPs, and maintain training plans.
• Ensure Process Safety Management compliance in daily operations.
• Collaborate with plant personnel across Continuous Operation shifts.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Project Engineer to lead process improvements and equipment upgrades across manufacturing lines. You will drive Lean initiatives, streamline changeovers, and improve reliability while coordinating with cross-functional teams and plant operations.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering (or related hands-on experience for engineers from Industrial/Electrical backgrounds) and 2+ years in engineering, with strong communication and leadership capabilities.