Process Engineer Technician I

Rust-Oleum; Ellaville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Process Engineer I to support manufacturing operations by identifying opportunities for process improvements, assisting with production troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams.

The role emphasizes collecting and analyzing production data, participating in Lean and Six Sigma projects, maintaining process documentation and SOPs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency.
• Support investigations and root-cause analyses of process issues.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to identify trends.
• Assist with implementing process changes under supervision of senior engineers.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support waste reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Support capital projects and equipment installations.
• Travel for training or project support as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Process Engineer I provides engineering support to manufacturing operations by identifying opportunities for process improvements, assisting with production troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.This position works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams to improve efficiency, product quality, and operational performance while developing foundational process engineering skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Process Support & Optimization

• Assist in monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency.
• Support investigations into process-related issues and participate in root cause analysis activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementing process changes under the guidance of senior engineers.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support waste reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process standardization.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure engineering changes are documented and communicated appropriately.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with production personnel to resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Assist quality and maintenance teams with investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in project meetings and process reviews.

Other Duties

• Support capital improvement and equipment installation projects as assigned.

RECOMMENDED:

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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel for training, project support, supplier visits, or professional development may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in office and manufacturing settings and requires regular interaction with production processes, equipment, and cross-functional teams.