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Aerospace Operational Excellence Technician

PPG
Grand Prairie, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an Operational Excellence Technician to join our team onsite in Grand Prairie, TX! Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, you'll implement Lean methodologies and contribute to operational efficiency. If you are passionate about enhancing processes and leading in manufacturing operations, apply now to be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Foster positive, professional relationships across all levels.
  • Develop work standards for productivity and line balancing.
  • Increase machining processes for quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • Implement manufacturing cost reductions for process improvement.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to design machines, tools, and increase work flow.
  • Manage projects for product improvement.
  • Communicate Lean group's philosophy, vision, and expectations; provide employee training on lean concepts.
  • Lead lean events to include value stream mapping exercises for business improvement.
  • Collaborate with quality and engineering to resolve service-related issues.
  • Align with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements; perform assigned tasks.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering; OR HS Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience related to lean manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Minimum of a Green Belt preferred.
  • Knowledge of Aerospace manufacturing concepts and application preferred.
  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

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 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.

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.

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