Process Engineer

PPG - Sheffield Lake, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Sheffield Lake, OH

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer at PPG Industries will lead the strategic direction for the Coating Services SBU at the Sheffield Village plant. This role focuses on continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational excellence, while managing new business programs and capital projects. The engineer will also provide training and support to plant personnel, ensuring successful implementation of improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an EH&S leader, owner, and role model for the plant.
• Support sustained engagement improvement for the plant.
• Own the process for new programs brought to the plant.
• Help implement improvement items needed to move off track results back to target.
• Provide training to plant personnel as needed.
• Meet with current and potential customers.
• Provide assistance using tools including 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, value stream mapping, and kata when appropriate.
• Provide direction for initiatives using project management tools.
• Own the success of new business, capital, and improvement projects.
• Lead and coach team on best practices for improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations, mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering (ABET accredited) required.
• 5+ years related experience is required.
• Team development, team leadership techniques and project management experience.
• Leadership, problem analysis, problem solving, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to consult with leadership team to provide expertise in improvement techniques.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or ability to earn within twelve months of beginning role.

Benefits

• PTO
• Vacation pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k matching