Process Engineer Co-op Fall 2026

Rust-Oleum; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Process Engineering Co-Op in Cleveland, Ohio. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about polyurethane sealants and coatings manufacturing. You will collaborate with the process and quality engineering team while working on safety, quality, and production processes.

The ideal candidate is a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, specifically in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical disciplines. Of note, your responsibilities may include leading projects, collecting process data, and supporting various engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects for improvement of a process or equipment.
• Collect data for process waste reduction.
• Edit or create P&IDs.
• Work alongside Process Engineers on Capital Expense Projects.
• Conduct meetings to communicate information or collaborate on projects.
• Serve as a back-up for the Quality Lab Safety.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical focus preferred)

Tools

Lean Six-Sigma tools

Process Safety Management

Behavioral Risk Improvement

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

During each term as a Process Engineering Co‑Op they will have the opportunity to learn, experience and contribute to the operations of the polyurethane sealants and coatings manufacturing process. The co‑op will develop an understanding of the relationship between the manufacturing process and the various teams that support the process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will work in conjunction with the process and quality engineering group to support safety, quality, maintenance and production processes. Learn and use process tools such as Process Safety Management, Behavioral Risk Improvement and Lean Six‑Sigma tools including 5S, A3 Problem Solving, Statistical Process Control and Value Stream Mapping. Interaction with the plant will be part of the daily routine. Some responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Lead small projects for improvement of a process or equipment
• Collect data for process waste reduction
• Edit or create P&IDs
• Work alongside Process Engineers on Capital Expense Projects
• Conduct meetings to communicate information or collaborate on projects
• Serve as a back‑up for the Quality Lab Safety

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required.
• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical focus preferred)

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.