Process Engineering Leader: Safety, Optimization & Growth

PPG Industries; Reybold (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the site’s Process Engineering function, driving world-class process safety, product quality, asset performance, and cost optimization. You will provide technical leadership for process optimization, PSM, capital projects, technology implementation, and new product development.

You will report to the Director of Plant Management and collaborate with Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Experience in process optimization, process safety, manufacturing support, and capital project execution.

Responsibilities

• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and risk reduction plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and corporate EHS standards.
• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and process risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead plans to improve safety, quality, reliability, capacity, yield, energy efficiency, and manufacturing costs.
• Use data analytics, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies to improve.
• Establish process performance indicators and operational Goals.
• Lead process engineering activities for capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Guide implementation of new technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and process improvements.
• Support scale-up and industrialization of new products and formulations.
• Develop technical and economic evaluations to support decisions.
• Lead a team of Process Engineers and technical professionals.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to achieve our goals.
• Support strategic planning, capacity expansion, and productivity plans.
• Be the technical representative during customer audits, regulatory inspections, and corporate reviews.
• Support automotive and other regulated industries through compliance with customer‑specific requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Data analytics

Leadership

Capital project execution

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) preferred

Job description

PPG Industries is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the site’s Process Engineering function, driving world-class process safety, product quality, asset performance, and cost optimization. You will provide technical leadership for process optimization, PSM, capital projects, technology implementation, and new product development.

You will report to the Director of Plant Management and collaborate with Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to