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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop machine concepts for new equipment opportunities using ACAD and/or Solidworks, using principles of equipment design, engineering, and manufacturingComplete capacity studies using part data inputs to determine equipment size and throughputCalculate and determine utility requirements for new and existing equipmentDevelop 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 offeringDesign 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 manufacturingEvaluate and select critical design components such as pumps, mixers, oven burners, exhaust fans, monorail chain conveyors, and conveyor drivesEnsure that machine designs meet required process sequence, engineering standards, applicable codes, customer specifications, and budgetsCollaborate with internal fabrication to ensure manufacturability and outside vendors to improve designsDevelop and maintain design 2D layouts for planning or system conceptsRedesign standard machines to improve quality, market-competitiveness, and value, while decreasing costAct as a technical resource and participate in cross-functional teams

QualificationsBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required5+ years of experience in design-to-build environments for large capital equipment projects is preferredExperience in design of paint coating equipment and systems (washers, ovens, immersion tanks, & conveyor systems) highly desiredExtensive knowledge of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent) is requiredOpen to remote work; Ability to travel approximately 25% of time outside base office location

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\nAbout us:

\n \n 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.
\n
\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n 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.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n 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.

\n \n 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.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.