Customer Development Chemist, Senior

As a Senior Chemist
, you will develop coating products for Automotive OEM customers. You will lead complex technical projects, drives innovation, and support technology approvals while collaborating across cross‑functional and global teams. We ask that you have technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to influence outcomes and teams without direct authority.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

• Develop products for Automotive OEM customers, including new color and product development projects

• Lead technology cost, complexity, and performance improvement projects

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to plan, manage, and execute projects using project management skills, process technology, manufacturing knowledge, and internal and external resources

• Independently plan and direct all aspects of assigned project areas while managing resources and timelines for customer teams

• Apply root cause analysis and BPI tools to resolve technical, manufacturing, and field issues

• Lead formula optimization and raw material initiative projects

• Influence technical direction on projects outside of direct responsibilities and lead more than one technology area

• Seek out new projects and challenging assignments and clearly communicate action plans to appropriate stakeholders

• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels and motivate peers and associates in cooperative efforts

• Make difficult technical decisions and earn support across teams, customers, and partners

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement while driving positive change

• Lead change programs and guide technology approvals

• Use and support standard processes and internal IT tools, including LFA, RMT/OPLA, and INDX

• Bachelor's Science Degree in Chemistry or related Engineering or Science field with 5 or more years of coating experience

• Project management experience and ability to support multiple projects

• Experience in using statistical tools for data analysis

• Strong experience in technology transfer across different regions (globally)

• Experience in development of Primer and Basecoat (WB/SB), and Clear coat

• Excellent communications skills

• Flexibility to lead meeting with Japan during the nights/earlier mornings

• Agility to support unexpected issues outside of office hours

• Excellent knowledge of office packages (Word, Excel, Power Point) and preferred basic knowledge on Power BI, Power Automate and Power Apps.

• Language skills are preferred

• Ability to travel up to 15%

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.