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PPG Industries, Inc

Process Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc, Oakwood, South Carolina, United States

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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

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering with an expected graduation date between Winter 2025 and Spring 2026.

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

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