Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will standardize manufacturing processes and operating procedures across production areas to improve operational efficiency, reduce process variation and waste, and ensure safe and sustainable operations. You will support technology transfer plans and the implementation of best practices among PPG manufacturing sites. Additionally, you will participate in process design, continuous improvement projects, and capital projects to enhance productivity, quality, and reliability.

You will improve product quality and manufacturing performance by promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

You will report to the Process Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing processes to increase productivity, improve cycle times, and improve process capability.
• Implement process improvements that minimize raw material losses, reduce waste, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting activities and root cause analysis to resolve process-related issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain operating procedures, process documentation, and manufacturing standards.
• Verify that operations are carried out safely and in compliance with company policies, using Near Miss reporting and proactive safety projects as incident prevention tools.
• Promote compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements established by PPG.
• Support process validation, scale-up activities, and technology transfers between manufacturing sites.
• Participate in capital projects, process design reviews, and equipment improvement projects.
• Exercise the authority to stop operations, equipment, or unsafe practices that may compromise personnel safety, environmental compliance, product quality, or process integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering within the coatings, paints, chemicals, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Knowledge of coating manufacturing processes, mixing, dispersion, blending, packaging, or related chemical production operations is preferred.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading process optimization and cost reduction projects.
• Fluent English.

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  

We are customer champions 

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 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 excellent operators 

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 compete to win 

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 are PPG proud 

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. 

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.  

PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

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. 

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.