Process Design Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc
$110,000 to $145,000
sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Bakersfield
200 2nd Street (Show on map)
Mar 23, 2025
As the Process Design Engineer, you will perform complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes, or techniques, and may assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products, and equipment. You will report to the Engineer Manager of the Preform Division. This position will be a hybrid opportunity and will spend time in Bakersfield, CA and Salem, OR. PPG offers excellent and affordable benefits; substantial PTO, vacation, and sick time; and outstanding matching 401k plus additional retirement savings. Salary Range: $110,000 to $145,000 Key Responsibilities You will be directly involved in the development of manufacturing equipment and the full lifecycle processes while collaborating with other groups for new/current vehicle designs from concept through full production levels. Work with the design team for manufacturability standards early in the design/prototype phases. Develop and process designs that form the basis of high-volume production lines while continuing to lead the dimensional quality of the vehicles in production. Directly responsible for the dimensional quality targets while leading all activities towards this objective including the development of geometric dimension and tolerance strategies, quality control, and improvement plans. Participate in the line design reviews of robotic and tooling simulations, cycle time plans, and general line layout, while driving optimization towards fundamental engineering limits. Engage with the tooling development areas with the process plan while working with OEM vendors to buy off and deliver final products. Qualifications A bachelor's or master's degree in chemical or electrical engineering is required with 5 + years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with high-speed manufacturing lines with a high level of automation. Experience working with line vendors to design and approve layouts, and tooling followed by hands-on experience on the floor with the installation and commissioning process. #LI-Hybrid PPG:n palkkaluokat ja edut voivat vaihdella paikallisesti, minka johdosta voimme palkita tyontekijoita kilpailukykyisesti eri markkinoilla. PPG huomioi useita tekijoita tehdessan palkkaus- ja palkitsemispatoksia, mukaan lukien osaaminen, kokemus ja koulutus, patevyys ja koulutus, lisenssit ja sertifioinnit seka muut organisaation tarpeet. Muitakin kannustimia voidaan soveltaa. Tyosuhde-etuohjelmamme on suunniteltu tukemaan tyontekijoidemme terveytta ja hyvinvointia. Vakuutuksiin ja muihin etuihin sovelletaan niita koskevien asiakirjojen mukaisia ehtoja 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. 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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.