Customer Development Chemist

PPG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Customer Development Chemist to support developing and maintaining products for Auto OEM customers. The base salary ranges from $78,000 to $87,500 with a bonus potential up to 4.5% of base salary. The role requires chemist with coating experience and willingness to work across teams and time zones.

You will lead projects, analyze data, and collaborate with global teams to optimize formulas and cost. A strong background in primers, basecoats, and clear coats is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in chemistry or related field with 2+ years coating experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience using statistical tools for data analysis.
• Experience in development of Primer/Basecoat (WB/SB), and Clear coat.
• Flexibility to join meetings with Japan during the nights/early mornings.
• Flexibility to support night/weekend trials and manufacturing issues as needed.
• Proficient with Office; knowledge of Power BI/Power Automate/Power Apps preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams and support new color and product development, and technology cost and improvement projects.
• Follow experimental procedures, produce reliable data, and contribute to design of experiments.
• Lead independent projects or portions of larger projects.
• Utilize project management skills, process technology, knowledge of manufacturing, process technology, business, and internal/external resources with some direction from a team leader or senior chemist.
• Demonstrate commitment to goals through words and actions.
• Foster a culture of innovation.
• Apply root cause analysis and BPI tools to resolve technical, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Support formula optimization and raw material initiative projects.
• Knowledge of chemistry/coating technology supports manufacturing, business, cost optimization, and customers.
• Seek new projects and take on complex assignments.
• Describe action plans to appropriate parties.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Flexible schedule

Cross-functional collaboration

Coating knowledge

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

As a Customer Development Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting developing and maintaining products for Auto OEM customers.

The base salary range for this position is $78,000 to $87,500, with the possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% of base salary.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams and support new color and product development, and technology cost and improvement projects.
• Follow experimental procedures, produce reliable data, and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the design of experiments.
• Lead independent projects or portions of larger projects.
• Utilize project management skills, process technology, knowledge of manufacturing, process technology, business, and internal/external resources with some direction/guidance from a team leader or senior chemist.
• Demonstrate commitment to goals through words and actions.
• Foster a culture of innovation.
• Application of root cause analysis and BPI tools to support resolution of technical, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Support formula optimization and raw material initiative projects.
• Knowledge of chemistry/coating technology supports manufacturing, business, cost optimization, and internal/external customers.
• Seek new projects and does not avoid complex assignments.
• Describe action plans to appropriate parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Science Degree in Chemistry or related Engineering or Science field with 2 or more years of coating experience
• Project management experience
• Experience using statistical tools for data analysis
• Experience in development of Primer and Basecoat (WB/SB), and Clear coat
• Flexibility to join meeting with Japan during the nights/earlier mornings
• Flexibility to support unexpected trials, manufacturing issues, line concerns during the night and weekends as needed.
• Excellent knowledge of office packages and preferred basic knowledge on power BI, power automate and power apps.
• Ability to travel up to 15%

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.

The 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

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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.

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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.

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