As a S&T Product Development Chemist, you will perform independently or as part of a team to create profitable, patentable or new technical innovations to support our PMC growth in China especially for wind blade coatings. You will have a working knowledge of the SBU's business, the SBU's competitors and internal PPG functions that influence the SBU's success. You will report to S&T Product Development Senior Manager. Your working location will be in Tianjin, China.
Key Responsibilities
Develop innovative solutions/platform/technology independently for PMC Coatings especially for wind blade related products.
Responsible for the action plans. experimental design (DOE), data analysis, record and report according to PPG required way.
Use fundamental principles to solve problems and identify root causes using related tools. And develop the novel testing technique and fully use the available resource to solve complex problem.
Participate in the R&D conferences as project champion and present the updates on projects progress frequently. Both written reports and live presentation are required to be in English.
Drive excellence in technical reporting, and where applicable, patent filing. Assist supervisor to monitor scientific literature and competitors activities.
Establish strong partnership with other global PPG labs across all levels of the team;
Collaborate with manufacturing / Customer Development team to make flawless introduction of new technologies at the customer line. Lead problem solving efforts during launch.
Establish trust and respect across the PPG technical community, leverage One PPG to 'search and reapply' technologies developed in other SBU.
Qualifications
Master degree or above in the field of Chemistry, polymer, material sciences, chemical engineering or related major.
10+ years of working experience of fundamental research, product research or development.
Must have independent formula development experience at least one of 2K WB PU or 2K Poly Urea; directly on Wind Blade formulation/system is prefer, other PMC technical is plus.
Stage-gate product development process knowledge.
Experience in resin synthesis.
Expertise in product development, effective with process, methodology and tools (DoE, CTQ, FMEA, etc.)
Effective project management. Green Belt.
Fluent in English and mandarin, could be independently attend teams calls globally
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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
