2027 Burbank PhD Program - Aerospace Product Developer

PPG

Burbank (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

PPG is seeking an Aerospace Product Developer in Burbank, CA, on-site, to lead development of aerospace sealants, adhesives, and coatings from concept to commercialization. You will work with world-leading customers and suppliers, driving new technology and environmentally friendlier products while partnering with manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams.

The role requires advanced degrees in chemistry-related fields and strong communication skills, with 10–20% travel.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop formulations meeting customer and market needs using the scientific method and DOE.
  • Invent new technology and testing techniques to address unmet customer needs.
  • Collaborate with the aerospace team to derisk raw material obsolescence and mitigate impact on product qualifications.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, and sales to launch new products and new technologies to our customers. Lead problem solving during launch.
  • Prepare and present project updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Identify potential risks related to qualification and customer concerns and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent communication
Customer-focused mindset
Travel willingness 10-20%

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Aerospace Product Developer
Burbank California

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,

Key Responsibilities
Product Development:
  • 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.
Customer Communication:
  • 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.
Stakeholder Engagement:
  • 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.
Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks related to qualification and customer concerns.
  • Develop and execute corrective actions/strategies to mitigate these risks and to ensure timely completion.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
PHD Candidate Starting Salary = 110-120k, with sign-on bonus

Sobre nós:
PPG: PROTEGEMOS E EMBELEZAMOS O MUNDO®

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 www.ppg.com e siga @PPG no X.

The PPG Way 2030
Somos defensores dos nossos clientes

Proativos. Ousados. Confiáveis. Tudo o que fazemos começa com nossos clientes. Ouvimos,

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

clientes vencem, todos nós crescemos.

Agimos com propósito e rapidez

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.

Somos excelentes executores

Produtivos. Colaborativos. Responsáveis. Independentemente do nosso papel,

identificamos problemas, assumimos a responsabilidade e sempre trazemos soluções.

Somos proativos e responsivos para impulsionar a melhoria contínua e entregar resultados.

Apoiamos nossos profissionais da linha de frente — o rosto da PPG para nossos clientes.

Competimos para vencer

Focados no futuro. Determinados. Ambiciosos. Somos apaixonados por expandir nossos

negócios e vencer juntos com nossos clientes. Entregamos resultados, adotamos novas

tecnologias e usamos agilidade e velocidade como vantagens estratégicas.

Somos PPG orgulhosos

Fortes. Unidos. Apaixonados. Trabalhamos com segurança, agimos com integridade e valorizamos nossas perspectivas diversas. Celebramos conquistas e nos orgulhamos do impacto positivo que criamos juntos para proteger e embelezar o mundo.

Na PPG, utilizamos IA no processo de contratação para torná-lo mais eficiente. As ferramentas de IA não tomam decisões de contratação. Você pode saber mais acessando https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e-mail para recruiting@ppg.com.

As faixas salariais e os benefícios da PPG podem variar conforme a localização, o que nos permite compensar os funcionários de forma competitiva em diferentes mercados geográficos. A PPG considera vários fatores ao tomar decisões de remuneração, incluindo, mas não se limitando a, habilidades, experiência e treinamento, qualificações e educação, licenças e certificações, além de outras necessidades organizacionais. Outros incentivos podem ser aplicados.

Nossos programas de benefícios aos funcionários são projetados para apoiar a saúde e o bem-estar dos nossos colaboradores. Quaisquer coberturas de seguro e benefícios estarão de acordo com os termos e condições dos planos aplicáveis e dos documentos reguladores associados.Os benefícios serão discutidos com você pelo seu recrutador durante o processo de contratação.

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