Advanced Process Controls Engineer - Aerospace Materials

Advanced Process Controls Engineer - Aerospace Materials

Shelby, NC

Are you an experienced Advanced Process Controls Engineer (APC) looking to take your career to the next level? Are you passionate about the aerospace industry and are looking to make a meaningful impact on the success of major capital investment projects? If the answer to these questions is “Yes” then we have an opportunity for you with us at PPG!

As the Aerospace Advanced Process Controls Engineer (APC) you focus on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including:

• Designing and improving controls of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient processes
• Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions
• Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems
• Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

In this role you may also act as a resource to provide formal guidance for employees with less experience as well as possibly manage vendor relationships.

This is an onsite role at our Shelby, NC facility and you will report to the Engineering Manager.

• Participate in the development and design of the controls of a Green Field Site
• Participating as a team member in a specific phase of an engineering assignment; directing preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects; providing technical leadership to a small group of temporarily assigned engineers and technicians
• Develop RFQs, SOW and directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, direct workflow reviews as needed, and coordinate equipment installation.
• Field supervision of employees and contractors, improving labor relations, and leading inter-disciplinary teams.
• Project and special process documentation, including technical writing of standard operating procedures (SOP), operations manuals, and training documentation.
• Assist with 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

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience & certifications is required
• Experience with GE Proficy a Plus
• Knowledge of PLC’s is required, Allen Bradley PLC is a plus
• Five (5) or more years of experience with project management in an industrial capacity required

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.

All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.

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