Mechanical Design Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc
remote work
United States, Ohio, Lima
1340 Neubrecht Road (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2024
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will develop detailed coating equipment designs. This position will develop new coating machinery layouts, provide system calculations for utility and throughput function, create equipment specifications, as well as provide additional project support through the development phases. This is a hybrid role at our Lima, OH office. PPG will support relocation if needed. Potential of being remote with more travel can be discussed. Key Responsibilities Develop machine concepts for new equipment opportunities using ACAD and/or Solidworks, using principles of equipment design, engineering, and manufacturing Complete capacity studies using part data inputs to determine equipment size and throughput Calculate and determine utility requirements for new and existing equipment Develop complex equipment specifications to source various sub-components of the coating system (process tanks / washers / conveyor / process piping / cure oven / various support equipment) Complete Equipment Design Overview's (EDO) for customer proposals to provide detailed information about the equipment offering Design machine components, subsystems, and master assemblies in a model-centric environment for both internal and external capital equipment projects, using principles of equipment design, engineering, and manufacturing Evaluate and select critical design components such as pumps, mixers, oven burners, exhaust fans, monorail chain conveyors, and conveyor drives Ensure that machine designs meet required process sequence, engineering standards, applicable codes, customer specifications, and budgets Collaborate with internal fabrication to ensure manufacturability and outside vendors to improve designs Develop and maintain design 2D layouts for planning or system concepts Redesign standard machines to improve quality, market-competitiveness, and value, while decreasing cost Act as a technical resource and participate in cross-functional teams Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required 5+ years of experience in design-to-build environments for large capital equipment projects is preferred Experience in design of paint coating equipment and systems (washers, ovens, immersion tanks, & conveyor systems) highly desired Extensive knowledge of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent) is required Open to remote work; Ability to travel approximately 25% of time outside base office location #LI-HYBRID 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 insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. We are "One PPG" to the world. We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets. We trust our people every day, in every way. We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable. We make it happen. We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. We run it like we own it. We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way) We are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/ 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 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. Pay Transparency poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf EEO is the Law Supplement: http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf De salarisschalen en overige arbeidsvoorwaarden van PPG kunnen per locatie verschillen, waardoor we medewerkers in verschillende geografische markten concurrerend kunnen belonen. PPG houdt bij het nemen van beloningsbeslissingen rekening met verschillende factoren, waaronder, maar niet beperkt tot, vaardigheden, ervaring en training, kwalificaties en opleiding, licentiestatus en certificeringen, en andere organisatorische behoeften. Er kunnen andere stimulansen van toepassing zijn. Onze personeelsvoorzieningen zijn ontworpen om de gezondheid en het welzijn van onze medewerkers te ondersteunen. Eventuele verzekeringsdekkingen en -uitkeringen zijn in overeenstemming met de algemene voorwaarden van de toepasselijke regelingen en bijbehorende bedrijfsdocumenten. 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.