Process Engineer I: Lean Manufacturing & Process Innovation

RPM SPG; Ellaville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM SPG is seeking a Process Engineer I to support manufacturing operations, improve product quality, and drive operational performance. You will work with production, quality, maintenance, safety teams and develop foundational process engineering skills through hands-on problem-solving and data analysis.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, conducting root-cause investigations, performing data collection and trend analysis, and supporting Lean and Six Sigma initiatives while

Qualifications

• Degree, technical certificate, or related engineering education preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis and investigations.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvements.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain process documents and SOPs, and ensure proper communication of changes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams.
• Support capital projects and equipment installation as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree or technical certificate

Job description

RPM SPG is seeking a Process Engineer I to support manufacturing operations, improve product quality, and drive operational performance. You will work with production, quality, maintenance, safety teams and develop foundational process engineering skills through hands-on problem-solving and data analysis.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, conducting root-cause investigations, performing data collection and trend analysis, and supporting Lean and Six Sigma initiatives while