Plant Quality Manager

PPG Industries (UK) Limited

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation & holidays
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Plant Quality Manager for our Sylmar, CA aerospace transparencies site. You will lead the Quality function, ensuring AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, and oversee regulatory requirements across the plant.

You will report to the Senior Global Quality Manager, Transparencies, partnering with site leadership to align with global quality goals and drive continual improvement.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizens or eligible for security clearance.
  • Top secret clearance eligibility required.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or related technical field.
  • 6+ years in quality within aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
  • Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, EASA Part 21.
  • Audit, CAPA/RCCA, MRB, root cause analysis experience.
  • Proficient in aerospace tools: APQP, SPC, FMEA, control plans, NDT, CMM; Minitab/JMP.
  • Interpret drawings, lead audits, and manage ERP/QMS systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee site QMS alignment with AS9100/ISO 9001 and standards; certify and recertify as needed.
  • Ensure FAA and EASA Part 21 regulatory compliance for aerospace transparency.
  • Lead internal and regulatory audits; close CAPA/RCCA actions.
  • Lead APQP/PPAP for programs, including risk mitigation and process validation.
  • Provide quality leadership for new products and process changes.
  • Oversee nonconformance investigations and MRB activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments including FMEA and preventive controls.
  • Monitor quality KPIs and drive data-driven improvements.

Skills

APQP
FMEA
SPC
NDT
CMM
Minitab
JMP
QMS leadership
Auditing
Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality management

Tools

QAD
ETQ Reliance

Job description

As the Plant Quality Manager you will lead the Quality function for our Aerospace Transparencies manufacturing site in Sylmar, CA. You will ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant. You will play a critical role in ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction within our global aerospace transparencies portfolio.

In this onsite role you will report to the Senior Global Quality Manager, Transparencies and partner with site leadership to lead alignment with PPG's global transparency quality goals.

Key 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 (Advanced Product Quality Planning & Production Part Approval Process) 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 (Material Review Board) 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.

Qualifications
  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

  • You must have or be eligible to obtain top secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.

  • 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.

  • The base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $190,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 20% of base salary.

  • PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings.

  • Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Sobre nós:
PPG: PROTEGEMOS E EMBELEZAMOS O MUNDO

Por meio da liderança em inovação, sustentabilidade e cor, a PPG ajuda clientes dos mercados industrial, de transporte, produtos de consumo e construção, assim como do setor de pós-vendas, a melhorar mais superfícies de mais maneiras do que qualquer outra empresa. Para saber mais, visite www.ppg.com e siga @PPG no X.

The PPG Way 2030
Somos defensores dos nossos clientes

Proativos. Ousados. Confiáveis. Tudo o que fazemos começa com nossos clientes. Ouvimos,

agimos rapidamente e não paramos até resolver seus maiores desafios. Quando nossos

clientes vencem, todos nós crescemos.

Agimos com propósito e rapidez

Ágeis. Orientados por dados. Empoderados. Assumimos riscos inteligentes para nos mantermos à frente da concorrência. Trabalhamos de forma proativa e ágil, utilizando dados de qualidade para desenvolver soluções que geram valor.

Somos excelentes executores

Produtivos. Colaborativos. Responsáveis. Independentemente do nosso papel,

identificamos problemas, assumimos a responsabilidade e sempre trazemos soluções.

Somos proativos e responsivos para impulsionar a melhoria contínua e entregar resultados.

Apoiamos nossos profissionais da linha de frente — o rosto da PPG para nossos clientes.

Competimos para vencer

Focados no futuro. Determinados. Ambiciosos. Somos apaixonados por expandir nossos

negócios e vencer juntos com nossos clientes. Entregamos resultados, adotamos novas

tecnologias e usamos agilidade e velocidade como vantagens estratégicas.

Somos PPG orgulhosos

Fortes. Unidos. Apaixonados. Trabalhamos com segurança, agimos com integridade e valorizamos nossas perspectivas diversas. Celebramos conquistas e nos orgulhamos do impacto positivo que criamos juntos para proteger e embelezar o mundo.

Na PPG, utilizamos IA no processo de contratação para torná-lo mais eficiente. As ferramentas de IA não tomam decisões de contratação. Você pode saber mais acessando https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e-mail para recruiting@ppg.com.

As faixas salariais e os benefícios da PPG podem variar conforme a localização, o que nos permite compensar os funcionários de forma competitiva em diferentes mercados geográficos. A PPG considera vários fatores ao tomar decisões de remuneração, incluindo, mas não se limitando a, habilidades, experiência e treinamento, qualificações e educação, licenças e certificações, além de outras necessidades organizacionais. Outros incentivos podem ser aplicados.

Nossos programas de benefícios aos funcionários são projetados para apoiar a saúde e o bem-estar dos nossos colaboradores. Quaisquer coberturas de seguro e benefícios estarão de acordo com os termos e condições dos planos aplicáveis e dos documentos reguladores associados.Os benefícios serão discutidos com você pelo seu recrutador durante o processo de contratação.

A PPG valoriza seu feedback sobre nosso processo de recrutamento. Incentivamos você a visitar Glassdoor.com e deixar sua opinião sobre o processo.

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