Aerospace Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Sylmar, CA! As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will support transformational projects in transparency assembly. This role combines Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering principles to improve processes, resolve manufacturing issues and grow Sylmar's commercial transparencies program.

This is an onsite position in Sylmar reporting to the Production Manager.

• Optimize and grow manufacturing processes and transition to a single piece flow pull system for the site commercial final assembly area.
• Lead corrective action events and provide technical oversight for manufacturing processes.
• Redefine routings, labor standards, work instructions, and tooling requirements.
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials in manufacturing process.
• Apply Lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, time studies) to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate to resolve production issues and lead strategic improvements.
• Lead engineering and ergonomic projects to enhance employee safety and comfort.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• The ability to create clear work instructions for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or databases.
• Comfortable working both in office and on the production floor.
• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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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.

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.