Assoc Engineer

Rust-Oleum•Williamsport, MD

1d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Engineer will be responsible for project execution, including process improvements using existing equipment and/or selection, justification, CAR processing, purchasing, and installation of new equipment. This role will also support efforts including in-person training and documentation. The engineer will determine design and recommend changes to implement manufacturing systems that increase productivity, considering machine, human interaction, method/process, raw material, and environmental variability. Designs should incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use and maintenance, minimize changeover times, and reduce production losses. The position involves providing cross-functional project management across key manufacturing areas and managing projects through a review process from scope charters to successful startup transition. This includes working with plant operational teams on training, writing standard operating procedures, and maintaining training plans. The role also requires applying Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations to daily operations, including writing procedures, conducting Change Management paperwork, and adhering to Federal and State guidelines. Frequent interaction with plant personnel, operators, coordinators, and maintenance personnel within a Continuous Operation shift structure is expected.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering preferred. Industrial and Electrical Engineers with hands-on mechanical & chemical experience will also be considered.
2+ years of engineering job experience.
Good process management, written and verbal communication skills are required along with a high level of initiative.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills, in project and people management in a continuous improvement environment in the areas of production, safety, quality and Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Responsible for project execution including process improvements utilizing existing equipment and/or selection, justification, CAR processing, purchasing, and installation of new equipment.
Support efforts including in person training and documentation.
Determine design and recommending changes to implementing manufacturing systems that will increase productivity, for machine, human interaction, method/process, raw material & environmental variability.
Design to incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to minimize production losses.
Provide cross functional project management across key areas of manufacturing.
Manage projects through a review process from project scope charters through successful startup transition to the local site team.
Working with the plant operational teams on providing training, writing appropriate standard operating procedures, and maintenance of training plans.
Apply the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations to day to day operations.
Writing appropriate procedures, conducting Change Management paperwork, knowing and applying Federal and State guidelines.
Frequent interface with plant personnel, operators, coordinators, and maintenance personnel across a Continuous Operation shift structure.