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Operations Support Engineer I - 2nd Shift

PPG Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, OHJob$70–80K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$70–80K/yr
Location
Cleveland, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PPG is seeking an Operational Support Engineer I to support manufacturing operations through process audits, gap identification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. The role also supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to SOPs, work instructions, and training materials. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process AuditingRoot Cause Analysis5-WhyFishbone Analysis8DLean ManufacturingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailIndependent WorkCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering0-2 Years Relevant ExperienceManufacturing Internship or Co-Op Experience

Full job description

We are seeking an Operational Support Engineer Ito join our manufacturing team. A successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conductingprocess auditsacross manufacturing operations to ensure personnel adherence to established standards and procedures. This individual will play a critical role in identifying process gaps, performing root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions that drive operational excellence. The shift for this position is Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Key Responsibilities Process Auditing/Root Cause Analysis (Primary Focus) - Conduct regular, structuredprocess auditson the manufacturing floor to verify that personnel are following documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Observe and evaluate manufacturing processes against defined standards, flagging deviations and non-conformances in a timely manner Gap Identification & Root Cause Analysis - Identify process gaps and systemic deficiencies through audit findings and data analysis - Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g.,5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D) to determine root causes of non-conformances. Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to validate findings and develop corrective action plans - Monitor the effectiveness of implemented actions through follow-up audits and performance metrics Continuous Improvement - Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor - Contribute to the development and revision of SOPs, work instructions, and training materials Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineeringpreferred - Entry-level;0-2 yearsof relevant experience; Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus - Stronganalytical and problem-solvingskills with attention to detail. Willingness to learn and drive change by identifying issues on a production floor. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment The salary for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. O nas: PPG: CHRONIMY I UPIKSZAMY WIAT Dziki przywodztwu w dziedzinie innowacji, zrownowaonego rozwoju i kolorystyki, PPG pomaga klientom z brany przemysowej, transportowej, dobr konsumpcyjnych oraz budowlanej i posprzedaowej udoskonala wicej powierzchni na wicej sposobow ni jakakolwiek inna firma. Aby dowiedzie si wicej, odwied nas na stronie www.ppg.com i led @PPG na X. The PPG Way 2030 Jestemy mistrzami w obsudze klienta Proaktywni. Odwani. Godni zaufania. Wszystko, co robimy, zaczyna si od naszych klientow. Suchamy, dziaamy szybko i nie przestajemy, dopoki nie rozwiemy ich najwikszych wyzwa. Kiedy nasi klienci odnosz sukces, wszyscy roniemy. Dziaamy wiadomie i szybko Zwinni. Oparci na danych. Upowanieni do dziaania. Podejmujemy przemylane ryzyko, aby wyprzedza konkurencj. Pracujemy szybko i proaktywnie, wykorzystujc wysokiej jakoci dane do opracowywania rozwiza, ktore tworz warto. Osigamy doskonao operacyjn Produktywni. Wspopracujcy. Odpowiedzialni. Niezalenie od naszej roli identyfikujemy problemy, bierzemy odpowiedzialno i zawsze dostarczamy rozwizania. Jestemy zarowno proaktywni, jak i reagujcy, aby napdza cige doskonalenie i osiga wyniki. Wspieramy naszych pracownikow pierwszej linii - twarze PPG dla naszych klientow. Konkurujemy, by zwycia Skoncentrowani na przyszoci. Zdeterminowani. Ambitni. Z pasj rozwijamy nasz dziaalno i odnosimy sukcesy wraz z naszymi klientami. Dostarczamy wyniki, w

How this job compares

Set against the 5,347 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–80K/yr
  • Ohio median$86–127K/yr82 salary ranges
  • US median$96–141K/yr3,044 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 26% below the Ohio median midpoint ($102K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 337 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Ohio and 5,347 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,230 postings).
Education
3,068 of the 5,347 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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