Aerospace QA Chemist — Onsite Quality & Compliance

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability leave

Job summary

PPG's Aerospace Business seeks a Quality Control/Assurance Chemist in Los Angeles, CA. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of in-process samples to determine material conformance, reporting to the Site Quality Manager onsite.

Qualifications include a chemistry degree, 3+ years of lab experience, Lean Six Sigma familiarity, and ability to obtain DoD clearance. The position prioritizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to AS9100 standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related STEM field; aerospace sealant and coatings experience preferred.
• 3+ years of chemistry-related lab analysis experience or equivalent education.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles preferred.
• Must be able to wear PPE and full-face respirator.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DoD security clearance; dual citizenship not allowed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal quality procedures and QA/Control plans.
• Review customer quality/material specs and ensure alignment with quality systems.
• Maintain PFMEA documents; identify risks and take action.
• Lead internal audits and root-cause analysis.
• Manage Process Control Documents and participate in internal audits for quality compliance.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental protocols; support regulatory compliance.
• Participate in certification and customer audits.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and conforms to specs.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to new procedure development.
• Implement AS9100 and uphold safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assist lab technicians and perform advanced testing and material analyses.

Skills

QA/QC

Lean Six Sigma

PPE use

DoD clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Job description

PPG's Aerospace Business seeks a Quality Control/Assurance Chemist in Los Angeles, CA. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of in-process samples to determine material conformance, reporting to the Site Quality Manager onsite.

Qualifications include a chemistry degree, 3+ years of lab experience, Lean Six Sigma familiarity, and ability to obtain DoD clearance. The position prioritizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to AS9100 standards in a fast-paced environment.