R&D Design Quality CI Co-op — Lean, Six Sigma & Minitab

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is offering a Design Quality Continuous Improvement co-op with the Performance Coatings Group from January to August 2027. The student will be mentored and gain hands-on experience in Lean, Design for Six Sigma, and CI methodologies, using Minitab and Power Automate to solve problems and analyze data.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science, with a minimum 2.8 GPA, and must be authorized to work in the United

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week for 6–8 months.
• GPA minimum 2.8 (preferred 3.0).
• Previous lab experience and familiarity with data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality, operations, engineering, and procurement to complete tasks.
• Support Continuous Improvement managers and quality personnel as needed.
• Learn supplier quality and process discipline related to data analysis and raw material quality.
• Perform data analysis, documentation, calculations, and communicate results with mentor.
• Conduct statistical calculations using Minitab or other software.
• Develop process solutions using MS Power Automate tools.
• Prepare samples, materials, and equipment for laboratory tests.
• Perform technical development, tests, analyses based on formulas and project requirements.
• Handle laboratory tasks using general lab instruments.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Problem solving

Minitab

MS Power Automate

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

Minitab

Power Automate

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is offering a Design Quality Continuous Improvement co-op with the Performance Coatings Group from January to August 2027. The student will be mentored and gain hands-on experience in Lean, Design for Six Sigma, and CI methodologies, using Minitab and Power Automate to solve problems and analyze data.

Eligible students are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science, with a minimum 2.8 GPA, and must be authorized to work in the United