Performance Engineer at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Springdale, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

As the Performance Engineer will serve in an important role providing leadership and expertise in the manufacture of industrial paints and coatings! You will work throughout the site in paint processing, pigment dispersion, and production test methodologies that move the continuous improvement of product quality and manufacturing efficiency. Also, you will be a member of a broad team tasked with leading the plant to exceed Goals, such as safety performance, material utilization improvements, and cost per unit.

You will report to the Area Operation Manager and will be located in our Springdale, PA plant. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise for introducing new products and processes into manufacturing to improve and cost savings.


• Work as a project manager on capital expenditure initiatives that promote growth, cost savings, MOB and EHS initiatives.


• Identify options for improving product quality and production efficiency and define/implement projects to address opportunities.


• Coordinate root cause analysis on processes and equipment that are performing abnormally and implement actions to resolve.


• Identify and work with teams on opportunities for process improvements and optimization (yield, usage, and productivity improvement).


• Provide leadership and engineering expertise regarding process flow & design, equipment selection, preventative maintenance, and operations in a batch chemical manufacturing environment.


• Lead PHA's, manage MOC's, and ensure OSHA PSM compliance and policies remain in good standing.

• B.S. in Engineering is required


• At least two (2) years of process engineering and/or production experience required.


• Project management experience.


• Lean and Six Sigma experience.


• Experience with batch manufacturing.


• OSHA Process Safety Management experience.


• Paint Manufacturing or Pigment Dispersion Science; related process knowledge will also be considered.

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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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