Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

PPG Industries, Inc; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer located in Thomasville, North Carolina. This role will involve developing and optimizing manufacturing processes aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and at least two years of related experience, particularly with process safety and statistical methods. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience working with equipment vendors on equipment layout and commissioning.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing recipes and process instructions.
• Manage manufacturing processes to improve metrics like yield and cycle time.
• Lead root cause analysis for process abnormalities.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Process safety

Project management

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC systems

P&IDs

FMEA

Control Plans

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer located in Thomasville, North Carolina. This role will involve developing and optimizing manufacturing processes aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and at least two years of related experience, particularly with process safety and statistical methods. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.