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 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 Batch One Process 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 insightful, dedicated, and proactive.We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers.We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.We are "One PPG" to the world.We are better and stronger together.We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.We trust our people every day, in every way.We empower our people to make the right decisions.We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful.Our feedback is clear and actionable.We make it happen.We have experience winning.We achieve.We deliver with discipline and integrity.We bring our best energy to our work.We decide and act intelligently and quickly.We run it like we manage it.We respect one another by being responsible and accountable.We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.We do better today than yesterday – everyday.We learn.We develop our people to grow our businesses.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.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 ******.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.