Process Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc.; Tepexpan; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Mexico is looking for a Process Engineer to drive the successful implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of solvent-based coatings manufacturing processes. You will translate product requirements into scalable, safe, and efficient production methods, collaborating with Production, Quality, Technology, and Supply Chain teams.

The role focuses on process optimization, cost control, safety, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to influence yield, scrap

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in paint, coatings, chemical, or process manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, raw material behavior, and process controls.
• Risk assessment and process safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new, modified, and transferred products.
• Evaluate product requirements and manufacturing capabilities to determine process feasibility and define production strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing recipes, process routes, standard quantities, and operating parameters within Oracle Process Engineering.
• Translate laboratory and technology requirements into safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Technology, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches and process changes.
• Analyze raw materials, process variables, equipment capabilities, and production constraints to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive initiatives focused on reducing scrap, minimizing cost variances, improving yields, and increasing plant productivity and profitability.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or related technical discipline

Job description

The Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for solvent-based coatings. This role translates product and technology requirements into scalable manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, cost control, process safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilities

• Lead the implementation, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new, modified, and transferred products.
• Evaluate product requirements and manufacturing capabilities to determine process feasibility and define production strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing recipes, process routes, standard quantities, and operating parameters within Oracle Process Engineering.
• Translate laboratory and technology requirements into safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Technology, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches and process changes.
• Analyze raw materials, process variables, equipment capabilities, and production constraints to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive initiatives focused on reducing scrap, minimizing cost variances, improving yields, and increasing plant productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in paint, coatings, chemical, or process manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, raw material behavior, and process controls.
• Risk assessment and process safety knowledge.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.