Intermediates Quality Engineer

PPG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an Intermediates Quality Engineer to lead quality tasks for Intermediate production. You will be the main contact for intermediate approvals, out-of-spec batches, and overall quality improvements on 1st shift on-site in Cleveland, OH, reporting to the Analytical and RM Lab Manager.

You will drive root cause investigations, oversee high priority batches, and collaborate with QC and Raw Material quality teams to implement lasting improvements, with a salary range of $75,000 to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science related field required.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training or certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Intermediate Bad Actors program to improve samples per batch.
• Conduct root cause investigations for off-spec intermediate batches.
• Review testing for new intermediate codes transferred to manufacturing.
• Provide adjustment support for in-process batches.
• Utilize SPC analysis to observe property drift.
• Be the quality contact for drawdown test method improvement and development.
• Participate in QC Safety directives and oversee high priority batches.
• COA processing and modification; support batch investigations.
• Implement preventative measures for future batches and support CAIR investigations.

Skills

Quality engineering

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

As an Intermediates Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the quality engineering tasks specific to Intermediate production. You will be the main contact regarding intermediate approvals, out of specification batches, and overall intermediate quality improvement. You will work 1st shift on-site in Cleveland, OH reporting to the Analytical and RM Lab Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Intermediate Bad Actors program to improve samples per batch metric
• Conduct root cause investigation for work off and SSPL Intermediate batches
• Review and ensure adequate testing for new intermediate codes being transferred to manufacturing
• Provide adjustment support and guidance for in-process batches
• Utilize SPC analysis to observe property drift
• Be the quality contact for drawdown test method improvement and development
• Participate in all QC Safety directives
• Oversee and lead activity on high priority batches
• COA processing and modification
• Investigate and support batch investigations
• Implement preventative measures for future batches
• Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineer's CAIR investigations and audits
• Provide support to Raw Material Quality and QC Engineering as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science related field
• 3-5 years of quality engineering of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or training for Green Belt Certification preferred
• Candidates will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and strong communication and organizational skills

This role has a salary range $75,000 to $80,000 depending on experience.

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

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.

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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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• Other incentives may apply.
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