Aerospace Process Engineer

As the Aerospace Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will be responsible for project management with varying values up to millions of dollars. You will directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, direct workflow reviews, and coordinate construction and equipment installation. This is a hybrid role with time split between our Sylmar, CA. and Mojave, CA. locations. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and special process documentation, including technical writing of standard operating procedures (SOP), operations manuals, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Use Project Management tools
• Implement aerospace manufacturing equipment along with the greater GAMT team, including conceptualization, mechanical design using CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD), prototype and experimentation, material procurement, fabrication drawings and schematics (P&ID, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic), fabrication support, and implementation.
• Support full work-cell start-up from floor plan development, lean studies, fixture and tooling design, and build-out management.
• Capital budgeting and fiscal control of projects, justifying ROA/ROE/ROI, total bid process including bidder lists and bid comparison, strategic cost avoidance and reduction, and overall support to global and government markets across multiple PPG sites and according to the annual Capital plan
• Lead and manage industrial construction projects from creation to completion.
• Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring agreement on client expectations and our goals.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for project management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Handle change orders and document control, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Prepare submittals, shop drawings, and project closeout documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
• You must have or be eligible to obtain top secret clearance
• BS degree, Mechanical/Chemical/Construction, Manufacturing Engineering
• Ability to travel to multiple manufacturing sites both domestically and internationally
• 5 years' experience in Project Management within chemical, aerospace, industrial commercial construction
• In-depth understanding of budgeting, estimating and project control methodologies
• Familiarity with design / build process, commercial / industrial construction standards and or Front End Engineering process (FEL 0-3 stages)
• Proficient in project management software
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
• Salary Range $120,000-$125,000
  
  

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.