Process Engineer III

Sherwin-Williams•Bowling Green, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer III drives operational improvements by developing and implementing process optimization initiatives. The role includes standardizing procedures, applying statistical methodologies, and leading cross-functional project teams to improve manufacturing performance. The position is based at the COS site, with a 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift. Off-shift coverage may be required, along with 5% travel. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. The role involves contact with employees and access to confidential or proprietary information and other items of value. The Company states that it conducts a criminal-history review to protect its business, operations, reputation, staff, employees, and business relationships.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, or at least four years of work experience in engineering.
Must have at least two years of work experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility, or in an operations environment.
Must have at least three years of work experience in an engineering function.
Must have completed formal training in continuous-improvement tools, or at least one year of work experience applying tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
At least four years of work experience in an engineering function.
Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing operations; justify procedural changes or process modifications; and establish plant operating procedures to reduce costs, increase productivity, and reduce cycle times.
Design, run, test, and upgrade systems, and assess processes.
Develop routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and output quality.
Create and maintain process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Optimize processes to reduce manufacturing costs, increase productivity, and reduce cycle times.
Lead tactical site-level projects and contribute to regional and divisional projects.
Identify, communicate, and overcome obstacles that may prevent production requirements from being met.
Partner with operating employees across departments to improve process procedures, collect and analyze results, and implement improvements through training or capital-expenditure recommendations.
Review, understand, and apply safety standards and regulations to processes and projects.
Prepare for and support site audits.
Manage multiple contractors and present successful projects.
Learn and troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and control systems.