Film Product Development Engineer

Film Product Development EngineerPPG IndustriesNew Albany Ohio (Columbus)We are looking for an experienced Engineer to join our team at PPG Advanced Film Technologies in New Albany, Ohio.(Columbus) You will be based in our brand-new pilot-scale facility, where you will contribute to the development of market-disruptive coatings technologies. Our thermoplastic film technologies offer enhanced customization, lightweighting, and protective properties for automotive applications and beyond.As an Engineer in our Pilot Scale Development team, you will help accelerate the assessment of new formulations and simulating customer line conditions for successful product launches.Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to use PPG's expertise in technology development and bridge the gap between laboratory results and manufacturing excellence. You will create science and technology for PPG AST films, collaborating across new business/product development and combining material science, engineering, and chemistry.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop new lab and pilot line and their test methods to help to accelerate the assessment of new formulations and simulate customer line conditions to increase the speed and success rate of product launchesDesign projects to determine related materials properties and their applications. Thermomechanical materials properties and interfacesDesign and develop pilot line capabilities and establish formulation-property-process relationships to establish performance capabilities based on chemistry and materials scienceDevelop pilot trials and scale up to the production teamGenerate ideas for new films systems and thermoforming application processes.Lead technical milestones.Work safely, following all lab procedures and contribute to the maintenance of high safety standards.QualificationsProduction of polymers experience is requiredBS/MS degree in a technical field such as Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry are required, along with 8+ years of relevant work experience in coatings.Or Ph.D. with 5 years of experienceExperienced in engineering within pilot-scale or manufacturing-scale environments, specifically in extrusion, thermoplastics, or thermoforming.Proficient in operating and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing pilot-scale equipment, demonstrating a strong mechanical aptitude, and experienced in specifying new manufacturing and testing equipment to improve production processes and ensure efficient operations.Experience with experimental design (DOE).Cross-cultural and functional communication skills, an understanding of materials science and a desire to work in a global environment.Travel will bePreferred:Material Science of thermoplastic polyurethaneFormulation development experienceWeb process engineeringAbout 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 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. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG WayEvery 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 environmen