Process Engineer I

PPG

Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Capital Project, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cost Estimates, Documentation, Employee Benefits, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Support, Productivity Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Support
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
2 days ago

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining safe, compliant, highquality, and reliable manufacturing processes. This individual contributor role applies strong technical expertise to support daytoday operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and longerterm manufacturing capability development. The Process Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Engineering teams to ensure robust processes that meet current production requirements while supporting futurestate manufacturing objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.Provide handson process troubleshooting support for production supervisors and operations teams.Support implementation and sustainment of recipe control and process control strategies to ensure consistent and compliant operation.Develop, update, and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and process documentation.QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering related field OR high school diploma and 10 years of experience.3-5 years of experience in manufacturing/production roles.Additional ResponsibilitiesEnsure assigned processes, systems, and projects comply with Local, State, Federal, and corporate (PPG) requirements.Participate in and support RCA, MOC, PHA, PSSR, and ACT activities, including documentation and action closure.Identify, assess, and help mitigate risks associated with manufacturing processes and process control systems.Support achievement of plant safety goals through improved process design, controls, interlocks, and alarms.Comply with Engineering JDI process and applicable governance requirements.Support development and execution of KPI improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.Identify, evaluate, and justify process improvement opportunities.Lead or support improvement and capital projects within assigned scope, including cost estimates, schedules, and progress updates.Contribute to plant XMatrix action items and site improvement initiatives.Support achievement of strategic goals aligned with the futurestate manufacturing roadmap.Contribute technical input toward longerterm process robustness, digitalization, and automation initiatives.Balance shortterm operational support with longterm process capability improvements.BenefitsPPG offers competitive compensation and benefits that may vary by location. Compensation includes base salary, incentives, and other monetary elements. Employee benefits are designed to support health and wellness, including medical, dental, vision, and related programs as governed by applicable plans and documents. Further benefits may be provided.PPG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, pregnancy, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.For accommodation due to a disability, please send an email to recruiting@ppg.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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