As a Quality Engineer, you will be based in Clayton, Victoria, and report to the Quality Assurance Manager. You will support quality functions in operations and drive quality improvement plans to improve efficiency and lower costs for all the plants. Responsibilities Administer Quality Management System in manufacturing. Develop quality standards and procedures for the Plant. Support the FLM and Process Engineer with process improvements from several aspects that include but are not limited to Quality, Productivity in Manufacturing, Testing, SAP, MES, 5S, EHSMS, etc. Aid to set up databases, ETQ, and SharePoint sites in line with ISO9001. Conduct and participate in RCAs attributable to defective batches. Support operators as required to resolve problems or clarification during manufacturing, testing, and filling processes. Oversee the calibration, service, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly. Troubleshooting QC Testing issues and providing technical guidance to the QC testers to ensure production flow continues. Investigate all defective and passed-out specification batches, facilitate Root Cause Analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent reoccurrence. Manage and effect improvements on key KPIs. Supervise production batches when required. Monitor and report key KPIs. Carry out the review for New Products/Process Change in the relevant systems, i.e., SAP, MES, QMS. Work to reduce manufacturing costs through enhancement of key KPIs (RFT, RST, No of Moves). Assist in the Review of processes to optimize production requirements and reduce waste. Conduct Yield, Cycle time, and Productivity analysis. Assist in implementing improvements. Participate in the training of operators. Qualifications A degree in Chemistry or a related field. Formal qualification in laboratory management, quality assurance, or problem-solving is well regarded. Working knowledge of ISO, APAS, and quality systems knowledge advantageous. Minimum 5 years of experience in surface coatings or related fields. Understanding of Statistical Process Control and Lean manufacturing principles. Good colour knowledge. Good understanding of quality assurance requirements and the disciplines required to maintain ISO9001 and APAS. About us: Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and colour, 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 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 manage it. We do better today than yesterday – everyday. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, 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 ******. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr