Quality Engineer Co-op Fall 2026

Rust-Oleum; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is looking for a Quality Co-Op in Cleveland, Ohio, to assist in various quality assurance tasks within the manufacturing process. This role involves participating in essential duties such as test execution, data collection, and quality improvement projects, ensuring products meet specifications.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering and be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing. The position offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist quality team in performing routine tests accurately and timely.
• Manage retain room filing and disposal.
• Participate in product quality projects with root cause investigations.

Education

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

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 3,200 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Quality Co‑Op will have the opportunity to learn, experience, and contribute to the operations of the polyurethane sealants and coating manufacturing process. The Co‑op will develop an understanding of the relationship between the manufacturing process and various support teams with a focus on safety, product quality testing, and process validation and improvement. This position will spend a significant amount of time in the lab and on the plant floor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist quality team in performing routine tests accurately and timely to determine if the products meet product specifications and approve product for shipping and filling.
• Manage retain room filing and disposal.
• Sustain lab 5S (QC lab and retain room).
• Participate in product quality projects with root cause investigations and effective corrective actions with the goal of preventing customer complaints and reducing internal rework.
• Lead a small project for quality improvement through test, data collection, and analysis.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

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.