The Engineering Solutions Director role is a role within Coatings Services aimed at leading the engineering team to deliver profitable regional growth through project development and management, conceptual design, integration, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of coating lines for the automotive business unit. The position reports to the Business Director, Engineering Solutions, Global Coatings Services.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives.Utilizes best practice engineering methods and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives.Develops creative or unique solutions that differentiate our value proposition.Manages overall engineering budget and costs.Develops and incorporates global partnerships for equipment/process design, manufacture, and integration.Responsible to ensure the CapEX and Design Review procedures are followed and complied with on all projects.Responsible for administration of cross-functional project team continuing education program in line with industry standards such as PMI.Owns cost targets: identifying and driving the implementation of relevant strategies to maximize product line profitabilityDeliver projects on time and in budgetAccountable for overall prioritization and optimization of project activity and resourcing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, in engineering or similar technical fieldA minimum of 10 years of technical experience, with leadership roles of increasing responsibilityWillingness to work non-standard hours to support complex projects and relationshipsProject management leadership experience in a manufacturing environment of relevant scale and complexityExperience partnering with R&D, Manufacturing and Sales teams to deliver on customer needs/demandsExperience in a manufacturing environment of relevant scale & complexity. Paint/chemical manufacturing experience is a plus

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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.
 

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