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Process Engineer II

RPM International

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Ashland, OH
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; 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 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Process Engineer II is an extension of management. Responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor, lead major process equipment projects, and mentor less experienced engineers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the shift supervisors. Activities include resolution and communication regarding safety issues. 

  • Execute scheduled PHA’s and JSA’s. 

  • Proactively monitor areas and remediate potential safety issues. 

     

    LEAN Culture 

  • Develop and execute “standard work” activities. 

  • Improve productivity through the elimination of non-value-added activities. Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to improve productivity and eliminate waste. 

     

    Product Quality 

  • Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output. 

  • Member of the facility QIC. Ensure identification of root cause and subsequent prevention of future customer complaints. 

  • Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality critical product specifications and process parameters. 

  • Significant experience with equipment troubleshooting and process design. 
     

    Project Management 

  • Must be capable of successfully managing major process equipment projects (>$750k) on time and on budget. 

  • Managerial 

  • Must be capable of leading and/or supervising others in their role or in the execution of completing a project. 

  • Mentors less experienced engineers.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Controls, or similar Engineering Degree.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

  • Two to four years of related experience and/or training. 

  • Must have experience in both practical Process Engineering and Project Management. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

  • Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.

 

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficiency in workflow processes, value stream efficiency, and systems thinking. 

  • Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality.

  • Knowledge of applied statistics.

  • Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem-solving methodology. 

  • Must be knowledgeable in the Project Management software being used. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  •  Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance-Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

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.