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Aerospace Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc.
Santa Clarita, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2025 CLOSED ON 10/2/2025

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Job Description

In this role, you will support PPG's global packaging operations by providing technical support and optimization of plastic packaging solutions, collaborating with international subcontractors to troubleshoot and resolve production issues. This role is critical to ensuring high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions, including injection molded components, meeting performance standards for a variety of global customers.

This role reports to the Business Director of Aerospace Packaging, and offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule once you're fully trained.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Create and manage technical documentation, including CAD models & drawings, specifications, and test reports
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  • Conduct functional & dimensional testing to verify plastic packaging components and equipment comply with design and performance specifications.
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  • Collaborate with subcontractors both domestically and internally to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production efficiency
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  • Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for packaging defects or equipment failures
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  • Work cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, and Operations teams to develop new products or improve legacy product designs
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  • Support training on PPG's line of plastic packaging and operation of mixing & dispensing equipment
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Qualifications
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  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or related field
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  • 3 years of experience in mechanical design, packaging engineering, or manufacturing processes
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  • Familiarity with pneumatic logic design and equipment operation
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  • Proficiency in SolidWorks
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  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% (primarily Mexico)
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  • Salary Range $85,000-$95,000
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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.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

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 [email protected].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

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

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.
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Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

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