Manufacturing Engineer

PPG Aerospace is the world’s leading supplier of aircraft transparencies serving worldwide markets with the full range of product designs. Manufacturing is a complex, job-shop environment in which simultaneous production is in progress on hundreds of product designs using a wide variety of complex technologies. Products are produced in relatively low volume and have very high unit value. New product introductions occur continuously. You will report to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and Lean.

PPG Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and develop processes applied to manufacture various transparency products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications! As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will cover all areas of Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Performance Improvement, Process and Capital Improvement and Personal Growth. You will provide hands-on technical support in manufacturing processes and collaborate with our customer’s technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing support, including investigating, and performing root cause analysis on non-conforming products and solve problems with production and take corrective action.
• Support analysis of returned product to determine corrective action and coordinate product repair.
• Provide hands-on technical support in all manufacturing processes more specific Polycarbonate panels forming process.
• Define tooling requirements.
• Collaborate with tooling during design and multiple tooling stages.
• Collaborate with design and development groups on new products.
• Develop Bills of Material and Manufacturing Work Instructions (Travelers) for both current and new jobs.
• Examine processes, operations, assembly, and equipment to determine time or quality revisions and suggest improvements.
• Will have priorities including reduction of setup time, variation reduction and an overall improvement in process capability and consistency using Lean Manufacturing concept.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering and 3+ years related experience.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Continuous Improvement training / background, preferred.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
• Ability to acquire security clearances a plus.
  
  

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.

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