Customer Formulation Chemist

Customer Formulation Chemist

PPG Industries

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Join PPG a global leader in paints coatings and specialty materials as a Customer Formulation Chemist within our Automotive Parts and Accessories (APA) organization. Reporting to the Customer this role youll contribute to PPGs mission of delivering high-quality customer-focused coatings by developing and reformulating products that meet exact standards. Engaging directly with customers collaborating with plant production Marketing Services and Quality Control teams and tackling diverse daily challenges youll play a vital role in solving formulation issues and supporting manufacturing excellence. As an individual contributor under the guidance of a project leader youll document technical results with precision and present findings effectively thriving in a fast-paced environment that values safety quality and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all PPG safety protocols and promote a strong safety culture in a laboratory and customer-facing work environment.
• Support manufacturing processes by assisting with formulation troubleshooting and resolving production-related issues.
• Work directly with customers to understand their needs reformulate coatings based on customer specifications and build strong customer relationships.
• File and manage formulas accurately ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Provide support to Quality Control (QC) teams to ensure product consistency and adherence to specifications.
• Communicate results observations and customer feedback effectively to direct supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain an accurate neat laboratory notebook documenting all observations including unusual results with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrate initiative by accomplishing tasks meeting mutually agreed-upon deadlines and effectively incorporating feedback.
• Act consistently with The PPG Way in all daily activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong mathematical skills particularly in scale-up calculations to support formulation and production processes.
• Proficiency in computer skills including ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) for data entry and formula management.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced varied work environment.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical personnel including direct customer engagement.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail to ensure high-quality work and accurate documentation.
• Good interpersonal skills to foster collaboration within a small team and build relationships with customers.
• Self-motivated with independent project management skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Commitment to safety as the top priority in all work activities.

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.

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The PPG Way

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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 veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability please email

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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.