Process Engineer

PPG Industries; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain chemical production processes, driving safety, quality, and cost effectiveness across the facility while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead process design, data analysis, and production support; develop and maintain SOPs, P&IDs, and PFDs; collaborate with R&D, quality, EHS, maintenance, and supply chain; ensure OSHA, EPA, and PSM compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated Lean Six Sigma experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Process design, optimization, and maintaining chemical production processes.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify trends and root causes.
• Provide technical support to production to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.

Skills

Process design

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

PSM

P&ID/PFD

ERP/MES (Oracle)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES (Oracle)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our dynamic chemical manufacturing team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager , the Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining chemical production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role is critical in driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safe chemical operations across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Optimization – Develop, evaluate, and improve chemical manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Data Analysis – Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Production Support – Provide technical support to production teams to resolve process-related issues, minimize downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Documentation – Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and facility diagrams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with R&D, quality, EHS, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support new product introductions, scale-up activities, and process changes.
• Safety & Compliance – Ensure all chemical processes comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations. Champion a culture of safety throughout the facility.
• Actively participate in and promote the facility’sProcess Safety Management (PSM)program. Conduct and participate inProcess Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
• SupportManagement of Change (MOC)processes for all process modifications.
• Continuous Improvement – Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma initiatives, Kaizen events, and waste reduction projects to drive operational excellence
• Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve process deviations, chemical non-conformances, yield losses, and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Chemistry, Process or Industrial Engineering).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a process engineering role within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing setting
• Experience withProcess Safety Management (PSM)programs in a chemical facility – preferred
• Familiarity with P&ID development and review.
• Knowledge of PHA , FMEA and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., Oracle) is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Primarily chemical plant/manufacturing floor environment.
• Regular exposure to chemical processing areas requiring strict adherence to PPE protocols (safety glasses, gloves, chemical-resistant clothing, etc.).
• May require occasional travel to other facilities, supplier sites, or customer locations.

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 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.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

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.

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.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.