S&T Product Development Scientist, Expert (E59) PPG Industries Cincinnati Ohio We are seeking a dedicated and passionate coating specialist to join our dynamic team at PPG Packaging Coatings; located in Milford/Cincinnati reporting directly to the Senior Technical Manager. The primary objective of the S&T Product Development Scientist, Expert is to drive innovation and product development in the field of coating formulations for beverage applications. This role requires a unique blend of scientific acumen, mechanical aptitude, and a deep commitment to innovation. You will work in collaboration with our product development chemists, application, and technical service teams to develop top-notch coatings for beverage applications. Short-Term Goals (1-2 years):

• Product Development: Collaborate with product development chemists to create and optimize coating formulations for beverage applications.
• Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance to customers and internal teams, resolving coating issues as they arise.
• Data Analysis: Analyze experimental data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Customer Engagement: Travel to customer locations to understand their business and application processes and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Long-Term Goals (3-5 years):

• Innovation Leadership: Lead the development of new products, adhering to specific timelines and achieving key milestones.
• Process Improvement: Understand and improve the product manufacturing process to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with various functions within the organization. Collaborate with product development chemists to create and optimize coating formulations for beverage applications.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree or a PhD in chemistry or engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience specifically in coatings formulation
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and the ability to operate laboratory equipment
• A proven track record in the development of new products, with the ability to adhere to specific timelines
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time to learn application expertise from our equipment suppliers, customers, and trade shows
• This role can sit full-time in Milford Ohio (Cincinnati) or we can offer a 4-day on-site work week to a candidate who chooses not to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in spray application processes, particularly air-less spray techniques

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 ca