Mechanical Engineer

RPM SPG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with a

Company Pension Plan

Performance Based Bonus/Commission

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group, part of RPM International Inc., seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support production, develop and maintain systems to meet customer specs, and lead improvements across the plant. You will work with maintenance and process teams to optimize performance and reliability while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes capital projects, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership to sustain high-quality output and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering duties/responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous web and batch process equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to set quality and reliability objectives.
• Coordinate quality control and site plan activities to resolve production problems.
• Design measurement and control systems for plants based on data from labs and pilot runs.
• Utilize SAP to monitor production and provide engineering support.
• Lead and mentor maintenance and engineering teams on best practices.
• Contribute to capital project planning and plant improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Safety & ISO

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Mechanical Engineer provides engineering support to the assigned program and/or area to ensure the product is processed in accordance with customer and division quality requirements while maintaining production flow. Charged with developing and maintaining systems to ensure that all products manufactured by the plant meet customer specifications and achieve superior and reliability levels. Responsible for investigating and implementing new process technology at the plant. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing the plant. This position is responsible for influencing the development of preventative maintenance programs at the facility and will have a significant role in capital improvement plans while assisting in work area design, plant layout, visual control and metric implementation, material flow, process tracking, and communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of the finished product.
• Participate in plant metric reporting.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities as detailed in the facility site plan to resolve any production problems that may occur, maximize product consistency, and minimize cost.
• Prepare estimates of production costs and production progress reports for management.
• Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
• Use SAP to monitor production/business functions. Provides engineering expertise for all operations in the plant.
• Must be the subject matter expert regarding all manufacturing equipment and processes at the plant.
• Recommend modifications to current processes and equipment; document and follow up with process engineers responsible for the modifications.
• Works with the plant engineers and maintenance to influence the direction of preventative maintenance best practices.
• Support a high-performance results-oriented culture and maintain high standards of safety and compliance.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for equipment and facility maintenance and improvements.
• Deliver disciplined project management and product development assistance.
• Regular review of batch first pass yield, production quality, distressed, obsolete, scrap, and returned material.
• Troubleshoot and implement repeatability best practices.
• Assist in the identification of capital requirements for the facilities’ annual capital plans and budgets.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures, difficulties, and deficiencies.
• Interface with leadership, operators, and maintenance to ensure continuous improvement and continuous production.
• Develop and streamline their critical metrics and assist when necessary.
• Assist in the development of site metrics and KPI’s Implementation and continued support of PIE.
• Perform a job in accordance with all Tremco safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in mechanical or electrical engineering.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

6+ Years’ experience performing Engineering duties/responsibilities in a Manufacturing Environment preferred. Continuous web process and batch process equipment experience preferred.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Create standard work instructions/SOPs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, continuous improvement concepts, ISO procedures, and their applications.
• Apply Excel, Word, and SAP applications to daily job responsibilities.
• Become knowledgeable of safety, environmental, ISO, and workplace regulations in the plant.
• Manage multiple priorities and make decisions on the most critical to keep the project moving forward.
• Communicate technical concepts proficiently both verbally and in written form related to product usage, competitive product analysis, product specifications, product repairs, and problems, etc.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and employ a solutions-oriented approach.
• Bring a self-motivated and team player mindset.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.
• Exemplify team leadership skills.
• Build relationships with all levels of the plant.

BENEFITS

• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match
• Company Pension Plan
• Performance Based Bonus/Commission
• continuing education

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.