Operational Excellence Engineer I

PPG is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer I to support continuous improvement initiatives at our Cleveland coatings manufacturing site. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability through structured problem solving, standardization, and data‑driven decision making. This is an entry‑level engineering role designed to build core Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma capability while delivering measurable improvements to plant performance. This role has a salary range $60,000 to $70,000. Key Responsibilities Support and lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma (DMAIC), and root cause analysis methodologies. Analyze manufacturing data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Support daily management systems, including KPI tracking and performance reviews. Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS teams to improve process reliability and consistency. Develop and sustain standard work and workplace organization practices. Participate in shop‑floor observations and improvement activities to identify waste and implement solutions. Support implementation of process changes, including basic risk assessment and change management. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related discipline). 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or continuous improvement roles (internship or co‑op experience accepted). Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing experience in chemical, coatings, automotive, or batch process environments. Exposure to continuous improvement tools such as DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream mapping, or 5S. Experience using Excel and/or basic data analysis tools. Interest in pursuing Lean Six Sigma certification. A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero. Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e-mail para View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr PPG Industries (UK) Limited