Process Engineer

DAP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Provided Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability (short-term and long-term)

401(k) plans

Pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DAP is seeking a Process Engineer for our Baltimore Plant to support process engineering across raw materials, compounding, production and packaging. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and documentation updates.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and familiarity with process controls, P&IDs, PLC ladder logic, and Lean/Six Sigma concepts. AutoCAD experience is a plus; strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; Six Sigma/lean manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of process control methods, flowmeters, level monitors, and other process controls in batch manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret process drawings (P&ID’s) and process flow diagrams; PLC with ladder logic analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; proficient in MS Office; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for raw materials, compounding, production, and packaging to improve safety and support MS 168 continuous improvement.
• Support daily production needs through process troubleshooting and experiments for production requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, improve material utilization, and reduce variation; update drawings and SOPs accordingly.
• Coordinate with plant engineer on capital projects for modernization within budgets.
• Ensure safety goals are met; manage safety devices and process hazard analyses (PHA).
• Support MS 168 data collection and visual management systems.
• Assist with environmental program reporting, monitoring, and QA results to support process improvements.

Skills

Process control methods

PLC ladder logic analysis

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DAP is looking to hire Process Engineer for ourBaltimore Plant.

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support for raw materials, compounding, production, and packaging functions to improve safety, and support the MS 168 continuous improvement process.

Production Support

Support daily production needs through process troubleshooting, experimentation and support for production requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, increase material utilization, improve first time right, integrate new products/processes into production and reduce variation. Implement necessary changes and update all documentation (including drawings and SOP’s) accordingly

Capital Plan

Coordinates with plant engineer to oversee capital projects necessary for the continued improvement and modernization of the plant. Ensure completion of projects within budgets.

Safety

Responsible for achieving and maintaining safety goals relative to the maintenance and engineering functions. Responsible for safety devices, safe design, etc. of all equipment. Administer process hazard analyses (PHA’s) for identified materials, processes, and RHP Compliance

MS 168

Support the tier meeting process by the implementation and analysis of data collection and visual management systems.

Environmental Program reporting

Support the site’s environmental program by assisting with reporting, compliance monitoring, and QA results in support of process engineering improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial engineering
• 2+ years' experiencein manufacturing environment. Six Sigma/lean manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of process control methods, flowmeters, level monitors, and other process controls within a batch manufacturing process.
• Ability to read and interpret process drawings (process flow diagrams and P&ID’s). PLC with ladder logic analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• PC usage with MS Office Suite (AutoCAD experience a plus), strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

• 75,000 to 90,000 per year.

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP’s history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/

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