Manufacturing Engineer, Production

PPG Industries; Arkansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Cleveland seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering support to production processes, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative measures. You will work with technical, maintenance, planning, QA, RM procurement, and IT, reporting to the assistant operations manager.

Responsibilities include investigating abnormalities, driving corrective actions, optimizing processes, supporting Kaizen activities, and developing standard work with operator training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Focus on manufacturing processes; processing experience preferred.
• High degree of attention to detail and ability to manage complexity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; self-motivated to seek solutions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate abnormalities in operations, identify root causes, and propose preventative measures.
• Drive corrective actions and lead change initiatives to completion.
• Engineer re-work streams for non-conforming products.
• Analyze and audit operational data to identify trends and drive cycle-time improvements.
• Identify and request changes to standards or formulas to optimize processes.
• Perform process optimizations including CapEx projects.
• Participate in Kaizen events and support related activities.
• Troubleshoot process/product issues; may require evening or weekend flex.
• Execute and improve root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop standard work and assist with operator training for new processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Self-directed

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical preferred)

Job description

As Manufacturing Enginee r in the Cleveland facility, you are responsible for providing engineering support to production processes within the plant by focusing on root cause analysis and preventative measures. Your scope will include sub-standard outputs, products that do not meet standards, and processes that need efficiency gains within manufacturing. Your responsibility takes on many forms and requires interaction with a multitude of different departments including technical, maintenance, planning, QA, RM procurement, and IT. You will interact with the operators and supervisors in each building. You will report to the assistant operations manager.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate abnormalities in operations, discover root causes, and provide framework for preventative measures to department owners.
• Drive corrective actions and change initiatives to completion
• Engineer re-work streams for non-conforming products
• Analyze and audit operational data to recognize trends in adherence to standards. Use this data to drive down demonstrated cycle times.
• Identify the need for and request standard or formula changes to optimize processes.
• Perform Process Optimizations including the implementation of associated projects, including CapEx projects
• Participate in and support department related Kaizen events
• Troubleshoot Process/Product Related Issues – will likely involve some evening or weekend flex support
• Execute/Improve Root Cause Investigation Process & Implement Meaningful Corrective Actions
• Develop Standard Work and Assist with Operator Training, including leading training for the implementation of new processes and procedures
• Support day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• This position requires focus on manufacturing processes, processing experience preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail, a strong ability to learn, and ability to manage complexity.
• Experience in initiating investigations and implementing corrective actions preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to be self-motivated and self-directed to seek out solutions to large facility problems

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop 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, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,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 newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand 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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PPGprovidesequal 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, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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 insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe 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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