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Rust-Oleum Corporation · 1 day ago

Corporate Design Engineer & Project Manager

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rust-Oleum Corporation is seeking a Corporate Design Engineer & Project Manager to design and lead strategic CapEx engineering projects within their Manufacturing Operations. The role involves managing capital project execution, engineering design leadership, and construction management, ensuring projects meet budget and timeline criteria.

Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for capital project execution including equipment selection, technical and financial justification, CapEx management, purchasing, installation/construction, and start-up support efforts

Engineering Design Leadership - Develop and manage engineering design specifications and Techno-Economic Models including process design, P&ID, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and financial analyses (CapEx, OpEx, NPV)

Support & bolster the Engineering Work Process providing strategic direction and support to build and enhance the work process

Engineers within the team on large projects can be assigned specific portions of capital projects based on expertise and workload availability including project management, technical design of packaging equipment & paint making/processing equipment, and construction management

Project Management - Manage projects using the Engineering Work Process from conceptual design through successful startup transition to the local plant team. This includes managing budget, timeline, and deliverables to ensure the project meets established success criteria

Design - Recommend and implement manufacturing systems that are designed for machine and human interaction, method/process, raw material & environmental variability. Design solutions to incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and minimize production losses

Construction Management – Manage contractors, technicians, skilled trades, and internal resources to safely install and startup manufacturing systems. This includes working with the plant operational teams on training, standard operating procedures, and identification of spare parts

Apply the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations, applicable building codes, and NFPA fire code to capital projects and design specifications

Manage external Engineering Firm resources on large capital projects

Frequent interface with corporate staff, plant staff, operators, and maintenance personnel across a 3-shift operation

Qualification

Engineering DesignProcess DesignProject ManagementCapEx ManagementConstruction ManagementCommitment to SafetyTechnical CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

BS in Chemical Engineering preferred. Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Electrical Engineers with hands-on related experience will also be considered

5 years Minimum in plant engineering support role with hands-on experience in engineering, process design, continuous improvement, troubleshooting equipment, project management and project start-up verification

Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and technical communication skills, with the ability to lead and thrive in fast-paced, multitasking environments

Commitment to safety, ethical behavior, and respect for people, ensuring adherence to industry standards, governmental regulations and company values

Willingness to travel frequently to support capital project assignments. Travel will be variable, depending on ongoing project needs (~20-30%)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Life

Disability

Business travel insurance

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Stock purchases

Vacation/sick days/parental leave

401(k) plan

RPM Pension plan

10.5 paid holidays

One floating holiday

Three weeks of vacation

Company

Rust-Oleum Corporation

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Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are.

Founded in 1921

Vernon, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

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