Aerospace Quality Leader – QMS & Regulatory Compliance

PPG Industries; Sylmar (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Plant Quality Manager for our Aerospace Transparencies site in Sylmar, CA. You will lead the Quality function, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.

You will report to the Senior Global Quality Manager, Transparencies, partnering with site leadership to align with PPG’s global quality goals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Quality within aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 regulatory requirements.
• Background in auditing, CAPA/RCCA, MRB, and cross functional root cause problem solving.
• Proficiency with aerospace quality tools: APQP, SPC, FMEA, control plans, inspection techniques (NDT, CMM), and statistical software (e.g., Minitab/JMP).
• Interpret aerospace engineering drawings and specifications.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience with ERP/QMS systems (e.g., QAD, ETQ Reliance).
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, AS9100/ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CMQ/OE or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with AS9100, ISO 9001, and corporate standards; lead certification and recertification activities and resolve audit findings.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable FAA and EASA Part 21 regulatory requirements for aerospace transparency manufacturing and inspection
• Lead internal audits and support customer and regulatory audits; ensure closure of CAPA/RCCA actions
• Implement and ensure compliance with AS9145 for aerospace programs, including planning, process validation, PPAP deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical quality leadership for new product introductions and process changes, ensuring robust quality planning, verification, and product conformity
• Oversee nonconformance investigations, MRB activities, and structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct risk assessments including FMEA and ensure preventive controls are applied and maintained.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate quality KPIs; implement data driven improvements to reduce defects, scrap, and variation.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

QAD

ETQ Reliance

APQP

SPC

FMEA

NDT

CMM

Statistical software (Minitab/JMP)

Job description

PPG is seeking a Plant Quality Manager for our Aerospace Transparencies site in Sylmar, CA. You will lead the Quality function, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.

You will report to the Senior Global Quality Manager, Transparencies, partnering with site leadership to align with PPG’s global quality goals.