Process Engineer - Contract Job

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions;

Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc.

Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D / technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

This is a contract position since the plant is closing in 2026.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

The primary responsibility of the Process Engineer is to perform engineering design evaluations by creating, testing, investigating, and maintaining product procedures and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain formulas, testing requirements and product recipes on relevant software.
• Create, maintain, and improve product procedures and work instructions. Conduct and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Identify gaps in training, and complete operator training of the work instructions and procedures.

• Determine disposition for off-spec (reject batch) and old product. Determine whether it should be scrap, re-worked, special sales, extend expiry and re-label or other solution.
• Work with corresponding departments to implement disposition action. New packaging or raw materials substitution, document and submit an Engineering Change Request (ECR).
• Complete trials, test batches, and evaluate for quality. When necessary submit samples to R&D. If successful, complete a second ECR to implement new packaging or raw material.

Define equipment acquisition requirements.

• complete audits with regulatory and inspection agencies. Maintain and update files. When necessary communicate information regarding machine spare parts and PM (Preventative Maintenance) program.
• Respond to all quality complaints pertaining to products and packaging. Complete an investigation and analysis to determine whether complaint is valid.
• Complete root cause analysis. Determine corrective and preventive actions, including recalling product.
• Communicate corrective actions to Customer Service, R&D, Marketing & Sales. Document findings and resulting actions into SAP.
• Through SAP, Assign tasks to various departments for corrective and preventive action. Follow-up to ensure completion.
• Run product trials on new product with R&D, complete test batches.
• Document and report on results. Create and complete operator training.
• Commission and validate equipment. Verify that new equipment runs according to the manufactures specifications by designing and completing test runs.
• Organize training and train operators as required.
• Day to day troubleshooting of equipment or production process complaints or concerns (ex. quality) from manufacturing.

Problem solve errors where there is a deviance from the normal process routine in production and packaging.

• Follow safe work procedures and practices
• Recognize and report hazards
• Attend health and safety meetings
• Participate in training, audits and inspections

EDUCATION :

Undergraduate Degree (preferred studies in Chemical Engineering)

EXPERIENCE :

• 3-5 years of previous experience.
• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the application of Lean & six sigma tools, SPC data analysis using a statistical software such as minitab.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION :

• The salary range for applicants in this position generally starts at $76,110 and goes up based on experience. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
• Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to Extended Health and Dental insurance starting day one of employment without paying premiums, Paid Company Holidays, paid time off, Group Retirement Savings Program with a company match, defined Benefit Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus eligibility, Health & Fitness Subsidy, and access to company Employee Assistance Programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status