Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will provide process, project, and control engineering support to the Oak Creek Resin Plant. You will be part of a team focused on troubleshooting and improving plant process systems. You will work with production, maintenance, and technical staff to support both daily production needs and longer-term strategic initiatives.

You will be located at PPG's Oak Creek, WI Plant and will report to the Resin Technology Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation such as production logs, SOPs, quality documents, P&IDs, PHAs
• Work with maintenance to resolve mechanical problems
• Manage compliance such as PPE, safety practices, complete safety interventions
• Conceptualize and implement projects to improve safety, reduce cycle time or downtime, reduce waste and variability
• Lead PHAs, DMAIC projects, PDCA projects, kaizen events
• Evaluate the performance of the reactors, analyze process data, and lead root-cause investigations
• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve complaints and participate in audits
• Provide chemical engineering expertise to the plant, including maintenance, EHS, and emergency response

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required; or an equivalent to a chemical engineering field of study.
• 0 to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in Coatings and Resins production preferred
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management and with lean manufacturing tools/six sigma tools preferred

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.