Process Engineer-Manufacturing

PPG; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Process Engineer, Manufacturing, to improve operations at a chemical coatings plant. You will lead projects to enhance process reliability, product quality and safety while supporting capital initiatives and cross-functional teams.

You will translate technical expertise into measurable outcomes, troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, chemical, coatings, industrial, consumer products, plastics, food, building products, or similar plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily process engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and process issues to minimize downtime and improve throughput.
• Lead process optimization projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), MOC, PSSR, and risk reduction projects.
• Develop process documentation, operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and engineering standards.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support process control strategies, automation projects, alarms, and interlocks to improve process reliability.
• Support capital projects including scope development, cost estimates, equipment specification, installation, and startup activities.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs including throughput, yield, scrap, OEE, quality, and downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects across the plant.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Process Engineer, Manufacturing, you will improve manufacturing operations in a chemical coatings plant. You will improve plant processes, troubleshoot production issues, lead continuous improvement projects, and support capital projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Using your hands-on manufacturing experience, you will lead projects that improve process reliability, product quality, operational efficiency, and safety. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate technical expertise into measurable business and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily process engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and process issues to minimize downtime and improve throughput.
• Lead process optimization projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and risk reduction projects.
• Develop process documentation, operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and engineering standards.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support process control strategies, automation projects, alarms, and interlocks to improve process reliability.
• Support capital projects including scope development, cost estimates, equipment specification, installation, and startup activities.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs including throughput, yield, scrap, OEE, quality, and downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects across the plant.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, chemical, coatings, industrial, consumer products, plastics, food, building products, or similar plant environment.

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

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 are customer champions

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 act with purpose and speed

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 are excellent operators

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 compete to win

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. PPG offers 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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