Manufacturing Engineer, Production

PPG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role includes investigating abnormalities, driving corrective actions, optimizing processes, supporting Kaizen events, and occasional evening/weekend flex to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical).
• 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

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Job description

As Manufacturing Engineer 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 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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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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