Process Engineer I

This position improves the effectiveness of the workforce by developing and implementing process improvement projects in operations and developing standard processing procedures in the plant. This role utilizes statistical process improvement methodologies and leads small project teams to optimize manufacturing operations.

Additional Information

Day Shift: 7:00am - 5:00pm Flexible, could be needed on evening shift depending on the project

5% Travel

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. For more information about our benefits, visit

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing operations, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and established operating procedures for the plant throughout the life of continuous improvement projects

Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data

Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes

Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output

Perform process simulations

Manage cost and time constraints

Conduct safety assessments to ensure safe practices are not sacrificed by procedural changes or process modifications

Provide process documentation, training, and standard operating procedures

Optimize processes to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity, and reduced cycle times

Lead tactical site-level projects and contribute to regional and divisional projects

Identify, communicate, and overcome obstacles that may prohibit meeting production requirements

Improve process procedures by partnering with operating employees in various departments to collect, analyze, and implement results via training or capital expenditure recommendations

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or at least four (4) years of work experience in engineering

Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Engineering function Preferred Qualifications:

Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.

Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering

Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility