Project Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute capital and process improvement projects at a paint manufacturing facility.

You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with EHS and corporate standards while coordinating with Operations and Maintenance teams. The role covers scope development, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout, with ongoing risk management and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage capital and continuous improvement projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules using project management tools.
• Manage all phases of project execution: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup and closeout.
• Prepare project cost estimates and maintain forecasting of spending.
• Coordinate resources and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, engineering and corporate standards throughout all phases.

Skills

Capital project management

Project risk management

Regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA)

Cross-functional collaboration

Process equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

As the Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing capital and continuous improvement projects within the paint manufacturing facility. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with all environmental, health, safety (EHS), engineering, and corporate standards. The Project Engineer collaborates with teams to identify projects that improve plant performance, reliability, efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Reporting directly to the Senior Engineer & Maintenance Manager you will manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, including scope development, engineering design, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop capital and continuous improvement projects following approved scope, budget, and schedule.

• Develop detailed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools.

• Manage all phases of project execution, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.

• Prepare project cost estimates and maintain accurate forecasting and tracking of project spending.

• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans to partners.

• Coordinate plant resources and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

• Support front-end engineering and scope development for capital and improvement projects.

• Evaluate technical designs, vendor proposals, and equipment specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and manufacturing goals.

• Provide engineering expertise to improve manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, production capacity, and plant infrastructure.

• Develop technical documentation, project packages, engineering drawings, and equipment specifications.

• Ensure all projects and documentation comply with local, state, federal, and company engineering and EHS requirements.

• Participate in and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Process Safety Reviews (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Action Tracking (ACT) processes.

• Follow the Engineering JDI process throughout all project phases.

• Ensure contractors and vendors comply with plant safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Promote a safety culture through proactive identification and mitigation of project related risks.

• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams during project design and implementation.

• Support plant strategic programs, X-matrix goals, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Identify opportunities for capital investments that support future growth.

• Contribute to site future-state planning and long-range capital improvement strategies.

• Guide initiatives that improve safety, reliability, operational efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate waste, increase throughput, and improve process performance.

• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and reliability-centered improvement activities where applicable.

• Complete all assigned training and professional development plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• 3+ years of engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.

• Experience working in chemical, coatings, paint, specialty chemicals, or process manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of process equipment, material handling systems, mixing operations, pumps, tanks, piping, and industrial utilities.

• Experience with project management principles, including scope, cost, schedule, and risk management.

• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations applicable to manufacturing operations. Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), PHA, PSSR, and RCA methodologies.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and ERP systems preferred.

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