Process Engineer

Tremco CPG Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Performance Based Bonus/Commission

Company Pension Plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco CPG Inc. in Cleveland is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance product quality and maintain production flow. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety protocols, optimizing processes, and leading initiatives for productivity improvements.

Ideal candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and possess troubleshooting experience. The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4 or 5-year college or university in relevant engineering.
• Six months or more of PLC, Mechanical, and/or Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to ensure product quality and production flow.
• Implement and monitor safety and LEAN culture initiatives.
• Maximize equipment efficiency and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Understanding of applied statistics

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

DAKOTA software

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

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. Charged with developing and maintaining systems to assure that all products manufactured by the plant meet customer specifications and achieve superior and 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 & Responsibilities

• Safety
  • 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.
• LEAN Culture
  • Develop and execute upon 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.
• Product Quality
  • 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree from a 4 or 5-year college or university. B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering.

Experience

Six months or more of PLC, Mechanical, and/or Electrical troubleshooting experience and/or training. Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, or Controls Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Packaging experience or automation equipment preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.

Other Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.