Aerospace Quality Engineering Manager

PPG; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager in Grand Prairie, TX. This onsite role leads the Quality Engineering function and manages a team focused on ensuring effective defect containment and compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, and strong leadership skills. PPG offers equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience.
• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers.
• Manage the Quality Clinic process for nonconforming material.
• Support internal and customer audits.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Quality Engineering Manager to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX. This onsite role leads the Quality Engineering function at PPG Texas Transparencies, manages a team of Quality Engineers, and owns key quality processes including the Quality Clinic, Material Review Board (MRB), Contract Review, and Customer Return Reviews. The role ensures effective defect containment, disciplined problem solving, and compliance with AS9100, customer, and internal quality requirements while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Engineers to support production, problem resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a prevention‑focused, data‑driven quality culture across the organization.
• Own and manage the Quality Clinic process, ensuring timely containment, disposition, and escalation of nonconforming material.
• Chair or provide delegated leadership for the MRB, ensuring technical rigor, risk‑based decisions, and documented justification.
• Participate in and support Contract Review activities related to quality, inspection, testing, regulatory, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Lead or support Customer Return Reviews while serving as a key point of contact for customer quality issues, including corrective action responses and follow‑up.
• Drive structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., RCCA, 8D, DMAIC, PFMEA).
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to reduce scrap, rework, and defect recurrence.
• Use data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and drive long‑term quality performance.
• Ensure Quality Engineering activities comply with AS9100, customer‑specific requirements, and PPG internal procedures.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, execution, and corrective action follow‑up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or formal mentoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of: Nonconformance management and MRB processes, Root cause and corrective action methodologies, Contract review and customer quality requirements.
• Experience working within a formal Quality Management System (AS9100 or equivalent).
• Aerospace transparencies, composites, or advanced manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with customer audits and customer return investigations preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.
• Experience with digital quality systems and analytics tools helpful.
• EEO statement: PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. 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 an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

Disclosures

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.