Aerospace Quality Technician 2nd Shift

PPG; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Aerospace’s Grand Prairie site seeks a Quality Technician to ensure materials and assemblies meet engineering drawings, customer requirements, and AS9100 standards. The role emphasizes inspection, compliance, and quality control in aerospace manufacturing.

You will inspect components, document FAI per AS9102, and support audits while maintaining accurate electronic quality records in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in aerospace quality, inspection, or manufacturing QA preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and receiving inspections of aerospace transparency components.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and AS9100 requirements.
• Document First Article Inspections per AS9102 and maintain quality records.

Skills

Quality inspection

AS9100

GD&T

Reading drawings

First Article Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Aerospace quality training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

Immediately Hiring!

Quality Technician – Grand Prairie, Texas

Payrate: $24.18 / hour

2nd 1:30PM-10:00PM

Disclaimer

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PPG Aerospace’s Transparencies Division designs and manufactures advanced aircraft transparencies, including canopies, windows, windshields, and specialty transparencies used on military and commercial aircraft. Our products are precision aerospace components that require strict adherence to engineering, quality, and regulatory standards.

The PPG Aerospace Quality Technician supports the manufacture of these products by ensuring materials, processes, and finished assemblies meet engineering drawings, customer requirements, and AS9100 quality standards. This role is focused on inspection, compliance, and quality control within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process, final, and receiving inspections of aerospace transparency components and assemblies
• Inspect to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Verify compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory standards
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools
• Identify, document, and process nonconforming material in accordance with quality procedures
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review manufacturing and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain quality records in electronic quality systems
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
• Ensure adherence to ITAR and export control requirements
• Experience in aerospace quality, inspection, or manufacturing quality assurance
• Strong ability to read and interpret:
• Engineering drawings
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Customer and internal specifications
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements
• Experience performing or supporting:
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR / AS9102)
• Nonconformance documentation and MRB processes
• Proficiency with common inspection tools, including:
• Calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Indicators, thread gauges, bore gauges
• Basic knowledge of SPC and statistical concepts
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft transparencies, composites, structures, or assemblies
• Experience using CMM or advanced measurement systems
• Familiarity with:
• Root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone)
• Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
• Experience supporting customer or regulatory audits
• Experience with SAP or other manufacturing quality systems
• Prior work in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical certification, associate degree, or aerospace quality training preferred

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work performed in a manufacturing and inspection environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform detailed inspections for extended periods
• Ability to read fine print, drawings, and measurement scales
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer aircraft transparencies (including canopies and windows) between inspection tables, carts, and workstations, with or without assistance, in accordance with safety procedures
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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