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Product engineering director

2 months ago


Lansing, United States PPG Industries Full time

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The ideal candidate to join this awesome team should have the following qualifications. Strategic mindset Analytical Skills Good communicator Driven by data. Team player Highly motivated The Product Engineering Director is a product engineering and business process role that interacts with diverse groups to further strengthen the partnership between the customer and PPG. The PED is a key member of the account team responsible for product engineering approvals, compliance, and implementing enhanced business process strategies. Lead and coordinate team of customer Engineers. Establish target list for approvals in coordination with strategic marketing, business development and account management. Review global approval list with counterparts in other regions and define approval activities with team. Key responsibilities: Leads all new technology and product approvals globally for projects within the business plan and in accordance with strategic marketing and (global) account management for defined OEM. Executes approval plan established in coordination between BDM / Strategic Marketing / Account Management Responsibility for approvals starting at OEM level down to n-Tier across complete product portfolio. Support other regions to obtain approval with local OEM. Leading defined national and international projects Pro-active provision of the necessary OEM information and requirements to the relevant departments and support in clarifying specific customer inquiries Develops and maintain customer intimacy at all levels of the customer’s central engineering organization, drives communication and innovation efforts. Manages product portfolio optimization. Consults with the customer and internally to align project specifications, manages product and solutions offering with a “One PPG” approach. Manages/supports customer communication in case of product changes, production relocation and other activities requiring product approvals. Support of activities regarding quality, claim management and corrective actions. Assists in problem solving efforts in case of product issues related to technology. Key KPI´s: Approvals reach based on target plan. Share gain projects. Project Performance Qualifications: Experience in Automotive or Chemical Industry. More than 10 years of experience Ability to work with multinational teams. Proven track record of success and progression within large multi-national organization 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 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. These include health, dental, 401k matching, PTO, and Holiday pay. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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