Project Engineer III

Sherwin-Williams • Rochester, PA

2h • $90,186 - $115,070

About The Position

The Process Engineer III drives operational improvements by developing and implementing process optimization initiatives. The role standardizes procedures, applies statistical methodologies, and leads cross-functional project teams to improve manufacturing performance. Responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing processes, developing procedures and documentation, leading projects, supporting audits, managing contractors, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and control systems. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and requires 5% travel. It is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher, or at least four years of engineering work experience.
• 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 existing manufacturing operations, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and establish plant operating procedures to reduce manufacturing 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 quality of output.
• 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 in various departments to improve process procedures by collecting, analyzing, and implementing results through training or capital expenditure recommendations.
• Review, understand, and apply safety standards and regulations to processes and projects.
• Prepare and support site audits.
• Manage multiple contractors and present successful projects.
• Learn and troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and control systems.

Benefits

• A performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
• The company describes a range of benefits covering retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; specific eligibility and offerings are provided through its benefits resource.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior