Senior Quality Manager, Global Aerospace Transparencies

As a Senior Quality Manager, Global Aerospace Transparencies you will lead our quality operations across multiple sites in the United States and Europe. This role is important to ensuring compliance with both FAA and EASA regulations, including Part 21, and in promoting a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence. This is a hybrid role based with the option to be based in Sylmar, CA, Grand Prairie, TX or Huntsville, AL reporting to the Global Quality Director, Aerospace and Global Transparency General Manager, Aerospace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a QMS compliant with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 standards.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements, including FAA, EASA, and DoD standards, across all sites.
• Lead internal and external audits, including certification and recertification processes, and manage responses to findings.
• Manage a team of quality professionals across multiple locations, promoting professional development and performance excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance quality processes and reduce waste.
• Conduct risk assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and implement data-driven improvements.
• Oversee quality plans for new product introductions and process changes, ensuring product safety and conformity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in the aerospace industry.
• Proven experience managing quality for both commercial and military aerospace programs.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 regulations.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including SPC, RCA, CAPA, and APQP.
• Familiarity with inspection and testing techniques, including NDT and CMM.
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or equivalent preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Lead Auditor certification for AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• US Citizenship required.
• Salary Range $160,000-$180,000 plus annual bonus.
  
  

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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