Manufacturing Project Manager - Aerospace

PPG; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an Aerospace Transparencies Project Manager to plan, execute, and close technical engineering projects improving aerospace transparencies for fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft in military and commercial sectors.

You will collaborate across teams, coordinate with suppliers and customers, ensure compliance with standards, and drive schedules, budgets, and quality for a portfolio of programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficient with project management tools and software.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace transparency materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace transparency projects from concept through production and sustainment.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Communicate status, milestones, and changes to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and procurement teams.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor budgets and ensure adherence to financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering preferred)

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Project management tools & software

Job description

The Aerospace Transparencies Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and closing technical engineering projects related to the continuous improvement of aerospace transparencies for fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft applications (military and commercial). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, coordinating with suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and driving program schedules, budgets, and quality objectives to successful completion for a portfolio of programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage all aspects of aerospace transparency projects across various programs from concept through production and sustainment, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and company goals. Empowered to be strategic and tactical.
• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams, customers, and suppliers regarding project status, milestones, and changes.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates and drives engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, R&D and procurement teams to ensure seamless program execution. Responsible for constructing integrated project teams as required.
• Continuous Improvement: Support process improvement initiatives to enhance project management practices, development and/or manufacturing efficiency.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on schedule, cost, and quality.
• Compliance and Quality: Ensure all aerospace transparencies comply with relevant customer requirements, industry standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, MIL-STD) and internal quality requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular program status reports, including financial performance, schedule adherence, and risk assessments to senior management.

Qualifications

• Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's degree (engineering disciplines preferred)
• 3+ years of project management experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Proficient in project management tools and software
• Strong knowledge of Aerospace transparency materials (e.g., acrylics, polycarbonates, glass), manufacturing processes, and testing methods.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

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We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. 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.

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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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