Process Engineer at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in BARBERTON, Ohio

Job Description:

The Process Engineer you will drive operational improvements in Teslin and Silica areas, to manage small to medium sized improvement projects, and employ process improvement techniques such as process and data analysis, design of experiment studies, QAT leadership to improve safety, quality, and cost. These efforts are geared towards improving safety, increasing production rates, increasing first run capability, improving equipment reliability and decreasing customer complaints and overall improvement of plant financial performance!

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve repeat problems, use new techniques and designs, maintain projects, improve procedures, and train operational associates in an overall effort to improve asset performance.


• Provide equipment-troubleshooting assistance to solve daily issues. To facilitate this process the you needs to use quality improvement tools.


• Assume a support role in the Teslin and Silica area operations.


• Responsible for new product development and product improvement as assigned by the Operations Engineering Manager or the Department Manager.


• Use the management of change process, develop the execution of trial plans, educate and train operations personnel, analyze follow-up data and issue trial reports for plant trials.


• Ensures that new product transfers are integrated into the current product mix along with meeting customer and plant expectations.


• Provide environmental, health &safety leadership by taking a lead role in resolving high-risk tasks and ergonomic improvements.


• Improve the quality through the support of the ISO9000:2001 program, taking the lead role on assigned Quality Action Teams and process improvement projects to eliminate the causes of product quality defects related to the post extrusion web-handling portion of the TESLIN® Substrate process.


• Support the cost improvement through small projects to improve the yield of the processes.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in mechanical engineering, polymer engineering, or chemical engineering


• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance or manufacturing experience


• Decision making and communication with multiple salary and wage associates.


• Troubleshoot equipment problems


• Work experience or formal training in web handling of paper or films


• Experience applying Sigma Logic skills in an industrial setting


• Needs to have a skill level Windows, Word, and Outlook.

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.

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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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