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Aerospace Coatings Manufacturing Process Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc
retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Shelby
2215 Randolph Road (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2026

Aerospace Coatings Manufacturing Process Engineer

Shelby, NC

Are you a passionate and driven manufacturing process engineer who is looking to take their career to new heights? Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who is able to see the future of aviation coatings and materials and take our exceptional products to the next level!

As an Aerospace Coatings Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and troubleshooting plant process systems including the implementation of process strategies, managing process resources, identifying and optimizing critical process variables and conditions, and maintaining process documentation while focusing on the continuous improvement of manufacturing unit operations resulting in best-in-class safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service standards. This is an onsite role at our Shelby, North Carolina site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be actively engaged in Safety; participate in site Safety programs and ensure operational discipline and compliance with both company and regulatory safety standards and requirements.
  • Provide engineering support to improve manufacturing unit operations process flows, process capability, production yields, overall cost of goods sold, equipment reliability, waste minimization, and EH&S improvements through data-based decision making.
  • Provide day to day support to the manufacturing unit operations teams including the observation and analysis of production runs, root cause investigation of off-standard production runs, and the development of sustainable corrective actions.
  • Maintain and/or identify ways to improve the quality of our products, and adherence to quality standards, through continuous process improvement and operating procedure enhancement.
  • Identify and drive technical improvements for processes through the collaboration with on-site teams including regular interaction with the operations, maintenance, engineering, EH&S, and quality functions.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot problems that arise from customer concerns (internal and external) and process deviations of both development and current products.
  • Be the technical liaison between new product development initiatives and the integration of them into manufacturing unit operations.
  • Conduct: (a) new process evaluation / optimization projects, (b) process capability studies, (c) HAZOP studies, (d) process safety reviews, and (e) Process DOEs.
  • Provide backup to the applicable operations unit manager and/or production supervisor relating to production reporting, decision-making, and directing the work of department employees during any absences.
  • Lead improvement teams, lean - six sigma events, and production analysis to provide root cause and corrective action to deviations to performance expectations.
  • Conformance with the PPG and SBU Quality and EH&S policies. Ensure MOCs, RCCA for EHS CARs and Quality CARs are completed as expected.

Qualifications

  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.
  • 3 +years process manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in a chemical plant or discrete manufacturing operation.
  • Lean manufacturing and/or six sigma experience preferred.

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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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.

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 us @PPG on X.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

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. 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.

Chi siamo:

PPG: PROTEGGIAMO E ABBELLIAMO IL MONDO

Grazie alla leadership nell'innovazione, nella sostenibilita e nel colore, PPG aiuta i clienti nei mercati industriali, dei trasporti, dei beni di consumo e dell'edilizia, nonche nei relativi aftermarket, a migliorare le superfici in molti piu modi rispetto a qualsiasi altra azienda. Per saperne di piu, visita www.ppg.com e segui @PPG su X.

The PPG Way 2030

Siamo campioni nel rapporto con i nostri clienti

Proattivi. Audaci. Affidabili. Il cliente e il nostro punto di partenza. Ascoltiamo con

attenzione, agiamo rapidamente e perseveriamo finche non risolviamo le loro sfide piu

complesse. Quando i nostri clienti vincono, PPG cresce.

Agiamo con determinazione e velocita

Agili. Guidati dai dati. Responsabilizzati. Corriamo rischi calcolati per anticipare la

concorrenza. Lavoriamo con agilita, basandoci su dati di qualita per sviluppare soluzioni

che generano valore concreto.

Siamo operatori eccellenti

Produttivi. Collaborativi. Responsabili. Indipendentemente dal ruolo che ricopriamo,

identifichiamo i problemi, ce ne facciamo carico e portiamo sempre soluzioni concrete.

Siamo sia proattivi che reattivi, pronti a guidare un miglioramento continuo e ottenere

risultati. Supportiamo chi lavora in prima linea: il volto di PPG per i nostri clienti.

Competiamo per vincere

Proiettati al futuro. Determinati. Ambiziosi. Siamo appassionati nel far crescere la nostra

attivita in modo redditizio vincendo insieme ai clienti. Otteniamo risultati, adottiamo

nuove tecnologie e agilita e velocita sono i nostri punti di forza.

Siamo orgogliosi di PPG

Forti. Uniti. Appassionati. Lavoriamo in sicurezza, agiamo con integrita e valorizziamo la

diversita delle nostre prospettive. Celebriamo i successi e siamo orgogliosi

dell'impatto positivo che creiamo insieme per proteggere e abbellire il mondo.

In PPG utilizziamo l'intelligenza artificiale nel processo di assunzione per renderlo piu efficiente. Gli strumenti di intelligenza artificiale non prendono decisioni di assunzione. Puoi saperne di piu visitando https://careers.ppg.com/it/it/candidate-resources.

PPG offre pari opportunita a tutti i candidati e dipendenti. Ti offriamo l'opportunita di crescere e sviluppare la tua carriera in un ambiente che garantisce un luogo di lavoro gratificante. Offriamo chance di apprendimento continuo e siamo accoglienti verso le idee e la diversita degli altri. Tutti i candidati qualificati saranno presi in considerazione per l'impiego senza distinzione di sesso, gravidanza, razza, colore, credo, religione, origine nazionale, eta, stato di disabilita, stato civile, status di veterano, orientamento sessuale, identita o espressione di genere.

Se hai bisogno di un adattamento a causa di una disabilita, invia un'email a recruiting@ppg.com.

Le fasce salariali e i benefici di PPG possono variare in base alla localita, il che ci consente di compensare i dipendenti in modo competitivo nei diversi mercati geografici. PPG considera diversi fattori nel prendere decisioni sulla retribuzione, inclusi, ma non limitati a, competenze, esperienza e formazione, qualifiche ed istruzione, licenze e certificazioni, e altre esigenze organizzative. Possono essere applicati altri incentivi.

I nostri programmi di benefit per i dipendenti sono progettati per supportare la salute e il benessere dei nostri collaboratori. Qualsiasi copertura assicurativa e beneficio sara conforme ai termini e alle condizioni dei piani applicabili e ai relativi documenti normativi. I benefit saranno discussi con il tuo recruiter durante il processo di assunzione.

PPG apprezza il tuo feedback sul nostro processo di selezione. Ti invitiamo a visitare Glassdoor.com e a fornire un riscontro sul processo.

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