Aerospace Process Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc
$120,000-$125,000
United States, California, Los Angeles
12780 San Fernando Road (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2025
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 #LI-Hybrid Salary Range $120,000-$125,000 PPG /PPG About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.