Burbank PhD Program - Aerospace Product Developer

As an Aerospace Product Developer,you will be at the forefront of growth in the aerospace industry. In this on-site role, you will collaborate with versatile teams to develop aerospace sealant, adhesives, and coatings, working closely with world leading commercial and general aviation aircraft companies and suppliers. You will develop new technology and formulations that help ensure airplanes are both beautiful and reliable throughout their lives, working from concept to commercialization and application of higher performing and more environmentally friendly PPG products.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights,

• Use the scientific method and statistical design of experiments to develop new formulations that meet customer and market needs.
• Use fundamental principles and develop novel testing techniques to solve complex problems and invent new technology that solves unmet customer needs.
• Collaborate with the aerospace team to derisk raw material obsolescence and mitigate impact on product qualifications.
• Leverage the full breath of PPG capabilities and labs to bring in and share out relevant technology and tools.
• Drive excellence in technical reporting, and where applicable, patent filing. Monitor scientific literature and competitors activities to be at the forefront of market technology.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams to launch new products and new technologies to our customers. Lead problem solving efforts during launch.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers regarding qualification status, addressing inquiries and providing updates on project progress.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure that qualifications meet their expectations and specifications.
• Support customer application trials on PPG and customer sites.

• Facilitate regular meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to discuss project status, challenges, and next steps.
• Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Identify potential risks related to qualification and customer concerns.
• Develop and execute corrective actions/strategies to mitigate these risks and to ensure timely completion.

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Available to travel 10-20% annually.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Por meio da liderança em inovação, sustentabilidade e cor, a PPG ajuda clientes dos mercados industrial, de transporte, produtos de consumo e construção, assim como do setor de pós-vendas, a melhorar mais superfícies de mais maneiras do que qualquer outra empresa. Para saber mais, visite  e siga @PPG no X.

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agimos rapidamente e não paramos até resolver seus maiores desafios. Quando nossos

clientes vencem, todos nós crescemos.

Ágeis. Orientados por dados. Empoderados. Assumimos riscos inteligentes para nos mantermos à frente da concorrência. Trabalhamos de forma proativa e ágil, utilizando dados de qualidade para desenvolver soluções que geram valor.

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identificamos problemas, assumimos a…