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As Process Engineer, you will develop, evaluate, design, and optimize Traffic Solutions manufacturing and filling processes. These processes aim to reduce variability, improve process consistency, minimize waste, optimize lead time, and reduce overall manufacturing cost. You will support continuous improvement, technology transfer, and process safety by ensuring robust process design, disciplined execution, collaboration with operations, IT, maintenance, automation, and continuous improvement teams. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, define, validate, and maintain manufacturing recipes, batch tickets, and process instructions, including batch size changes and raw material updates.
• Lead First Lot Control (FLC) activities, including escalation from Tech Lab to Production for the first three batches, first‑batch follow‑up, and production formula validation and approval.
• Manage manufacturing processes using statistical methods to improve First Run Capability (FRC), First Time Quality (FTQ), yield, and cycle time.
• Lead root cause analysis for process abnormalities, including batch out‑of‑spec conditions, abnormal batches, SSPL ( Safety Process Loss), process deviations, manufacturing variances, and yield losses.
• Ensure product consistency through the establishment, enforcement, and continuous improvement of operational rules, process instructions, and process discipline.
• Manage process control systems from a process design and usage perspective, including tracking, operational discipline, and interaction with PLC‑controlled equipment (not software programming).
• Collaborate with IT, automation, maintenance, and external vendors to troubleshoot issues, identify causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to lead DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen events, DOE, and Management of Change (MOC) programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with two years or more of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Knowledge of chemical process engineering, process safety, and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
• Experience with process automation concepts, including PLC systems, P&IDs, and instrumentation used in manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical analysis and quality tools to improve process performance and reduce variability.
• Hands‑on experience working with equipment vendors on equipment layout, tooling design, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience leading continuous improvement programs using DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Working knowledge of core quality and engineering tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, project management, and communication skills; PHA training preferred; fluent in English.

About us: 

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 X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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.