Chemical Process Engineer Co-Op (Spring 2027)

About the role

Blair Rubber Co., a manufacturer and worldwide supplier of roofing membranes, ancillary products and rubber linings, is offering a full-time, paid Chemical Process Engineer co-op for Spring 2027 in Seville, OH, within Plant Operations. The position is open to students local to Ohio State; relocation assistance is not available.

Key responsibilities

• Perform engineering projects using sound design principles.
• Work with the operations team to identify and implement safety and production continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create work instructions and perform job hazard analyses on the production floor.
• Participate in safety improvements for equipment and continuous quality improvements for processes.
• Create layouts and process diagrams to support standardization and continuous improvement.
• Analyze jobs and tasks to identify hazards and assist in keeping the site compliant with corporate process standards, including preparing for the annual corporate process audit and following up on audit issues.
• Identify potential product improvements and recommend and help develop solutions.
• Work in an office environment with limited exposure to the production floor, where rubber, adhesives, grease, oils, carbon black, steam and industrial manufacturing machines are used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Chemical Engineering.
• Authorized to work in the United States; potential travel required.
• Ability to learn ERP software and other ancillary software, and good general computer knowledge.
• Comfortable with prolonged periods on feet, using tools and performing repetitive actions involving frequent bending and stooping.
• Good hand dexterity and the ability to understand information presented verbally or in writing.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and time management, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem analysis and solving, initiative, teamwork and professional conduct.

What we offer

• Wage of $24.00-$26.00 per hour.
• Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing.
• Exposure to different roles or departments and potential future internship/co-op or full-time opportunities after graduation.
• Health care and a progressive, challenging workplace.