Global Process Modeling Engineer-Manufacturing

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Pennsylvania, Springdale
151 Colfax Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
As the Global Process Modeling Engineer-Manufacturing in PPG Operations, you will help shape our manufacturing organization's process modeling capabilities. Your leadership will inspire innovation, efficiency, and strategic agreement across our global portfolio, spanning Engineering and Manufacturing. You may lead a small team of engineers and be responsible for engineering and modeling projects to support 100+ Chemical Manufacturing facilities around the globe. You will report to the Global Engineering Director. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Use expertise in process modeling, reaction kinetics, in-situ analytical tools, process scale-up and design, continuous improvement, and statistical analysis to support manufacturing design and optimization of operations. Develop a comprehensive Global Process Model Strategy that aligns with PPG's overarching Operational Strategies. Plan cost-effective process modeling. based including workforce needs, software requirements, and computing resources. Establish and nurture process modeling teams and engineers at our Springdale, Pennsylvania and manufacturing locations. Coach engineers, empowering them to become technical leaders and subject matter experts. Understand partner expectations and function as a critical interface between R&D, manufacturing, and SBU technical service teams. Lead discussions, prioritize projects, and ensure seamless execution from intake to implementation. Empower global process engineers to use the QUICK mixing process simulators (TankSim and VisiMix) in their daily tasks. Aid when tasks become challenging for QUICK simulation or escalate them to formal modeling projects conducted by our team members. Lead the global New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Technology portfolio within specific SBU categories, driving new manufacturing process development to achieve first run capability (FRC). Enhance paint dispersion and mixing processes using physics-based models. Evaluate new manufacturing technologies such as reactive extrusion for adoption to PPG. Travel up to 10% of the time in the USA and occasionally internationally. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors required, advanced degree preferred, engineering or related fields, and 8+ years of industry experience. Expertise and practical experience in CAD, CFD, FEA, Solidworks, ANSYS and Multiphysics modeling. Knowledge of Aspen Plus for industrial processes is important. Deep understanding of polymer science and engineering. Familiarity with resin and resin reactors, and experience in coating manufacturing (e.g., dispersion and blending), Experience with people management and the ability to define and track metrics that measure the success of projects. 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. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through 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.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.