Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

PPG; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PPG is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer to develop innovative controls solutions within our multi-site Aerospace Business Unit in Southern California. The role involves project management and leadership while implementing aerospace strategic MES/SCADA systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years in PLC programming, and the ability to travel up to 50%. The salary ranges from $140,000 to $160,000 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing programming of PLCs.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in all aspects of Front End Engineering.
• Develop RFQs, SOW, and directly manage vendors and contractors.
• Provide field leadership of employees and contractors.
• Document projects and special processes.
• Assist with capital budgeting and fiscal control.
• Implement aerospace strategic MES/SCADA throughout the SBU.

Skills

Programming of PLCs

GE Proficy

Rockwell Automation

Siemens OpCenter

Knowledge of PLCs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Valencia, CA or Mojave, CA

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an experienced Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to join our team in Southern California. As the Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will develop and implement innovative controls solutions across a diverse group of chemical manufacturing processes within our multi‑site Aerospace Business Unit. You will work from one of our Southern California sites, located in either Valencia, CA or Mojave, CA. This is an onsite role and you will report to the Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in all aspects of Front End Engineering, Design and Installation, including preparation of appropriate documentation for multiple projects and providing technical support to various Engineers, Operators and Technical resources.
• 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.
• Provide field leadership of employees and contractors, promoting teamwork and collaboration while driving results to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Document projects and special processes, 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 comparison, and strategic cost avoidance and reduction.
• Implement aerospace strategic MES/SCADA throughout the SBU, including hardware and software selection and installation. Keep each facility’s MES/SCADA system up to date, standardized across facilities, and work with manufacturing departments to develop real‑time metrics displays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience and certifications.
• 5+ years of experience performing programming of PLCs.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with GE Proficy, Rockwell Automation, Siemens OpCenter or similar integration systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs is required; Allen Bradley preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% 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.

How We Work

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in‑person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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