Process Engineer

RPM SPG; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings and Plan with company‑m

Company Pension Plan

Performance-Based Bonus/Commission

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group seeks a Process Engineer to extend management with a strong focus on safety, product quality, and LEAN-driven productivity improvements. The role emphasizes floor-time, developing systems to meet customer specs, and leading preventative maintenance and capital projects.

The engineer acts as the resident expert on process technology, driving on-site improvements, and coordinating with maintenance and production teams to ensure reliable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in specified engineering fields (ABET-accredited).
• Six months or more PLC, mechanical, or electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.
• Ability to understand process variance and apply statistics.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous improvement safety walks.
• Lead with shift supervisors to run the facility.
• Identify safety issues and communicate resolutions.
• Develop standard work and engineer improvements.
• Improve productivity and reduce waste on the line.
• Support maintenance and capital improvement planning.

Skills

LEAN

Process improvement

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Controls Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Automation equipment

DAKOTA software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Engineer's role is viewed as an extension of management. Responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor. The Process 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. The Process Engineer is in charge of developing and maintaining systems to ensure that all products manufactured by the plant meet customer specifications and achieve superior reliability levels. The resident expert regarding process technology. Responsible for investigating and implementing new process technology at the plant. The Process 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

• Perform continuous improvement safety walks
• Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the shift supervisors
• Activities include resolution and communication regarding safety issues
• Execute on scheduled PHA's and JSA's
• Proactively monitor area and remediate potential safety issues
• Use DAKOTA software as a tool for compliance and environmental, health, and safety
• Use the tool to report incidents, near misses, and non-conformances
• Develop and execute "standard work" activities
• Assume responsibility for assigned activities on the Engineering Tier and other accountability boards
• Conduct "GEMBA Walks" daily
• Use walks as the primary means of education and communication of expectations
• Improve productivity through elimination of non-value-added activities
• Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to improve productivity and eliminate waste
• Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output
• Member of the facility QIC
• Ensure identification of root cause and subsequent prevention of future customer complaints
• Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality-critical product specifications and process parameters
• Capable of equipment troubleshooting and process design

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Controls Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Six months or more of PLC, Mechanical, and/or Electrical troubleshooting experience and/or training preferred.
• Packaging experience or automation equipment preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality.
• Knowledge of applied statistics.
• Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem-solving methodology.
• Troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

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

EEO STATEMENT

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.