Expert Quality Engineer

As an Expert Aerospace Quality Engineer, you will lead the implementation of new product introduction following quality systems and new product introduction practices in the transparency manufacturing aerospace environment. Investigating detailed production control problems in major processes, methods, standards, specifications, inspection, and testing equipment to provide value to new product launch.

You will sit onsite in our Sylmar, CA facility. You will report to the Senior Site Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Guide the implementation and closure of all NPI-related changes.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify solutions that reduce issues during NPI and product transitions.
• Lead APQP/AS9145 activities by collaborating with development teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability and assembly.
• Manage the structured transfer of design documents and technical information between Engineering and Operations.
• Analyze complex process issues by reviewing data, applying engineering and operational standards, and developing corrective solutions.
• Investigate internal and customer-reported quality issues, leading teams through structured problem-solving to prevent recurrence.
• Implement proactive quality methodologies that shift us from reactive problem-solving to preventive quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer /Quality Engineer/ Industrial Engineer.
• Demonstrated skills in project planning tools (Gantt, kanban) and visual management systems.
• User of Microsoft Client 365 Tools (Excel, Teams, CoPilot, Project, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Use visual management tools (dashboards, Kanban, and other tools) for team communication and accountability.
• Advanced experience with AQMS/APQP/AS9145 desired including PFMEA, Control Plan and Measurement System Analysis.
• Advanced skills in Excel/PowerBi and similar data analytic tools.
• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• We prefer certification in Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• We prefer Six Sigma Black belt certification.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $148,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family Leave and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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 [email protected]. 

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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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