Aerospace Process Engineer—Growth & Process Optimization

PPG Industries; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, and production improvement. The role involves close collaboration with operators and multiple engineering teams to drive performance.

Responsibilities include implementing process improvements, reducing cycle times, and guiding structured problem-solving to optimize manufacturing capabilities at the on-site facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or a scientific discipline required.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively work with floor level operators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for the production team and assist operators to remove barriers to production.
• Drive process improvement to maximize productivity and product quality.
• Lead problem-solving using root-cause analysis, fishbone, and 5-why methodologies.

Skills

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

PPG Industries in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, and production improvement. The role involves close collaboration with operators and multiple engineering teams to drive performance.

Responsibilities include implementing process improvements, reducing cycle times, and guiding structured problem-solving to optimize manufacturing capabilities at the on-site facility.