Development Chemist

Development Chemist PPG Industries Shildon You will develop and perfect new aerospace coatings formulations and improve formulation of our existing products. Join our aerospace business in an exciting and technically fulfilling position. You will report to the Science & Technology Coatings Manager. #LI-onsite Key Responsibilities You will perform laboratory work related to Task Requests and Projects. Develop new products to meet customer requirements, our environmental legislation to maintain current market share and obtain new business. Engineer/modify our existing products to meet customer requirements. Provide advice and recommendations to other departments and customers to help solve potential problems and queries. Perform other work according to Task request system. Input formulations into our site MRP system. You will make decisions regarding adjustment and release of production batches, raw material selection and substitution and modification of internal product specifications. Meet with our suppliers to discuss new materials or problems with existing materials. Support quality department in resolution of customer complaints. Supports Industrialization in the establishment of manufacturing processes. Perform daily responsibilities relating to EHS, 5S and any other company programmes.

A Chemistry degree is required or relevant work experience Ability to formulate coatings (training will be provided) 2+ years of Lab-based experience About us:   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 X.  The PPG Way 2030    We are customer champions   Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.  We act with purpose and speed   Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.     We are excellent operators   Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.    We compete to win   Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.  We are PPG proud   Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.  At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to     https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .   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 an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.  PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows