Manufacturing Engineering Planning

As Manufacturing Engineer in the Cleveland facility, you are responsible for providing engineering support to production processes within the plant by focusing on root cause analysis and preventative measures. Your scope will include sub-standard outputs, products that do not meet standards, and processes that need efficiency gains within manufacturing. Your responsibility takes on many forms and requires interaction with a multitude of different departments including technical, maintenance, planning, QA, RM procurement, and IT. You will interact with the operators and supervisors in each building. You will report to the assistant operations manager.Responsibilities:Investigate abnormalities in operations, discover root causes, and provide framework for preventative measures to department owners.Drive corrective actions and change initiatives to completionEngineer re-work streams for non-conforming productsAnalyze and audit operational data to recognize trends in adherence to standards. Use this data to drive down demonstrated cycle times.Perform Process Optimizations including the implementation of associated projects, including CapEx projectsParticipate in and support department related Kaizen eventsTroubleshoot Process/Product Related Issues - will likely involve some evening or weekend flex supportExecute/Improve Root Cause Investigation Process & Implement Meaningful Corrective ActionsDevelop Standard Work and Assist with Operator Training, including leading training for the implementation of new processes and proceduresSupport day-to-day operationsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.This position requires focus on manufacturing processes, processing experience preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to be self-motivated and self-directed to seek out solutions to large facility problemsAbout us:PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLDThrough 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. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer championsProactive. Everything we do starts with our customers. When our customers win, we all grow. Data-driven. 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 support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Job SummaryJob number: JR2610146Profession: Manufacturing