Process Engineer

PPG Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Cleveland seeks a Process Engineer to provide engineering support for production processes, collaborating with technical, maintenance, planning, QA, RM procurement, and IT to define and implement improvements focused on safety, ergonomics, quality, and productivity.

You will report to the Lead Operations Engineer / Process Engineering Manager and be based at the Cleveland Facility, driving CapEx projects, Kaizen events, root cause investigations, and operator training to optimize

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of engineering systems and chemical processes with 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience initiating investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS initiatives (CORITY GS2, PSM, audits).
• Perform process optimization and cycle time improvements including CapEx projects.
• Support design, implementation, and commissioning of large-scale CapEx projects.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues; some on-call support.
• Execute root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop process templates and change requests; maintain formulas.
• Develop standard work and assist with operator training.
• Support day-to-day operations with maintenance for equipment issues.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Process optimization

Problem solving

Communication skills

EH&S knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Toyota Production System

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

Pumps

Mills

Rotational equipment

Piping

Material handling

Job description

As Process Enginee r in the Cleveland facility, you are responsible for providing engineering support to production processes within the plant. 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 to help define, initiate, and implement projects that improve the overall process from a safety, ergonomic, quality, and/or productivity standpoint. You will report to the Lead Operations Engineer / Process Engineering Manager and be based out of the Cleveland Facility.

Responsibilities

• Support Departmental EHS Initiatives (CORITY GS2, PSM, Audits, etc.)

• Perform Process Optimization/Cycle Time Improvements, including the implementation of associated projects, including CapEx projects

• Support the design, implementation, and commissioning of large-scale CapEx projects

• Participate in and support department related Kaizen events

• Troubleshoot Equipment/Process Issues – will likely involve some evening or weekend phone/on-call support

• Execute/Improve Root Cause Investigation Process & Implement Meaningful Corrective Actions

• Formula Maintenance, including the development of process templates, instructional changes, and operator/technical/QA change requests

• Develop Standard Work and Assist with Operator Training, including leading training for the implementation of new processes and procedures

• Support day-to-day operations, including providing engineering expertise while working with the maintenance department to troubleshoot equipment issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• This position requires a broad understanding of engineering systems and chemical processes along with 3 or more years’ experience in various positions, with focus on manufacturing processes, batch paint processing experience preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail and managing complexity.
• Working knowledge of pumps, mills, rotational equipment, piping as well as material movement desired.
• Experience in initiating investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• 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
• Knowledge of industry regulatory requirements, including EH&S requirements/responsibilities, PSM a plus.
• Lean/6 sigma and Toyota manufacturing principles experience a plus.

The salary for this position is $75,000 to $90,000.

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.

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 excellentoperators

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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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, 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.
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