Process Engineer II

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Process Engineer II to drive operational improvements across manufacturing operations. You will standardize procedures, apply statistical methods, and lead cross-functional project teams to boost efficiency, productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include design, testing, and upgrade of systems; development of SOPs; safety assessments; and collaboration with multiple departments to implement improvements and manage contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or 4+ years of engineering work experience.
• At least 2 years in manufacturing, distribution, operations or Sherwin-Williams Development Program.
• At least 2 years in an engineering function and formal training or 1 year applying continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
• Travel up to 5% may be required and full work authorization is needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing operations and establish procedures for cost, productivity and cycle time gains.
• Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and assess processes.
• Develop routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality.
• Conduct safety assessments to ensure safe practices.
• Improve process documentation, training and standard operating procedures.
• Lead site-level projects and contribute to regional/divisional initiatives.
• Identify and overcome obstacles to meet production requirements.
• Collaborate with operating teams to analyze data and implement results via training or CAPEX.
• Oversee contractor partnerships.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Control systems knowledge

Pumps & Compressors knowledge

Job description

The Process Engineer II is responsible for driving operational improvements through the development and implementation of process optimization initiatives. This includes standardizing procedures, applying statistical methodologies, and leading cross-functional project teams to enhance manufacturing performance.

Additional Information:

5% Travel

7:00AM - 3:30PM

This position supports a 24/7 operation and may require availability off hours

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

• Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing operations, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and establish operating procedures for the plant to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity, and reduced cycle times
• Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and assess processes
• Develop routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Conduct safety assessments to ensure safe practices
• Improve and create process documentation, training, and standard operating procedures
• Optimize processes to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity, and reduced cycle times
• Lead tactical site-level projects and contribute to regional and divisional projects
• Identify, communicate, and overcome obstacles that may prohibit meeting production requirements
• Improve complex processes by partnering with operating employees in various departments to collect, analyze, and implement results via training or capital expenditure recommendations
• Oversee contractor partnerships

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or at least four (4) years of work experience in engineering
• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Engineering function
• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in an engineering function
• Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
• Have at least three (3) years of work experience in an engineering function
• Have working knowledge of control systems and common process equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.)

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