S&T Coatings Chemist

Cleveland, OH

Are you a Chemist in the coatings industry that is looking to take their career to the next level? Then look no further than this S&T Coatings Chemist role with PPG, at our Cleveland, OH facility!

As a S&T Coatings Chemist, you will use your thorough knowledge of coatings technology, polymer, and crosslinking chemistries. You will be considered one of the product-line experts and be able to apply your broad understanding of formulation practices to contribute to the profit objectives of the market segment while meeting customer expectations and requirements.

To be most successful, you will need to use fundamental principles to solve problems, identify root causes using BPI tools, and demonstrate effective communication and listening skills. You will also serve as a technical resource for others outside of the project areas by interacting with customers, suppliers, Marketing, plant, and quality personnel. You will also need to be able to search and interpret literature, be cognizant of competitor technology, and intellectual property. Focusing on results, driving change, promoting teamwork and trust, and demonstrating customer and market understanding are key attributes.

You will work onsite at our Cleveland, OH facility in the decorative automotive parts and accessories market segment for Tier accounts and will report to the S&T Customer Support Manager for the team.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all PPG safety protocols and encourage a broad safety culture in a laboratory work environment.
• Conduct development work such as the formulation, application, and testing for all layers in the decorative parts market segment.
• Work with manager in setting smart project goals, milestones against bold timelines.
• Work with the commercial and the field organization informally and formally for ongoing project work.
• Apply root cause analysis and BPI tools to lead resolution of manufacturing and field issues.
• Maintain results through written and verbal summaries, coatings reports, test drill presentations, and project updates.
• Work with regional labs; and together with R&D and other departments on the development and improvement of new and existing formulations.
• Simulate customer line conditions to troubleshoot field issues and to increase the speed and success rate of product launches.
• Help with FLC, Secure Launch process (formula filing, conversion planning, PDCA).
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Science Degree in Chemistry or related Engineering or Science field with 6+ years of related experience.
• Work experience in coatings, paints, or similar industries is strongly preferred
  
  

About Us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor 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 completing 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 like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We offer Health Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance

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.