Process Engineering Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

As the Process Engineering Manager, you will lead the site's Process Engineering function to ensure world-class standards in process safety, product quality, asset performance, and cost. You will provide technical leadership for process optimization, process safety management (PSM), capital projects, technology implementation, and new product development. Reporting to the Director of Plant Management, you will collaborate with multiple teams in this role. These teams include Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams. Your responsibilities will involve improving our performance, supporting strategic growth plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and corporate requirements. You will develop engineering talent and foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and risk reduction plans.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and corporate EHS standards.

• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and process risk assessments.

• Support incident investigations and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.

• Lead plans to improve safety, quality, reliability, capacity, yield, energy efficiency, and manufacturing costs.

• Use data analytics, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies to improve.

• Establish process performance indicators and operational Goals.

• Lead process engineering activities for capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.

• Guide implementation of new technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and process improvements.

• Support scale-up and industrialization of new products and formulations.

• Develop technical and economic evaluations to support decisions.

• Lead a team of Process Engineers and technical professionals.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to achieve our goals.

• Support strategic planning, capacity expansion, and productivity plans.

• Be the technical representative during customer audits, regulatory inspections, and corporate reviews.

• Support automotive and other regulated industries through compliance with customer-specific requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or operations.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.

• Experience in process optimization, process safety, manufacturing support, and capital project execution.

• Experience in batch and chemical manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting automotive industry customers and compliance with IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans.

• Experience with new product commercialization, process validation, and product industrialization.

• Chemical process design, optimization, and manufacturing technologies.

• Process Safety Management (PSM).

• OSHA and environmental regulatory compliance.

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949).

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

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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.  

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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. 

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