Plant Quality Manager

PPG Industries, Inc

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks a Plant Quality Manager to lead the Quality function at the Aerospace Transparencies site in Sylmar, CA.

You will ensure AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 compliance while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant. You will report to the Senior Global Quality Manager, Transparencies, and collaborate with site leadership to align with global quality goals.

Qualifications

  • US citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card) required or eligible for clearance.
  • Must be eligible to obtain top secret clearance.
  • 6+ years of quality experience in aerospace or highly regulated environments.
  • Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21.
  • Background in auditing, CAPA/RCCA, MRB, and root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency with aerospace quality tools and statistical software.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain the site QMS and lead audits, certifications, and CAPA closures.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA Part 21 regulatory requirements for aerospace production and inspection.
  • Lead internal and supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
  • Implement AS9145 APQP/PPAP processes for programs and risk mitigation.
  • Provide quality leadership for new product introductions and process changes.
  • Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) and ensure preventive controls.
  • Monitor KPIs and drive data-driven improvements to reduce defects and scrap.

Skills

Quality management
Regulatory compliance
Auditing & CAPA
Problem solving
Leadership
Data-driven improvement
QMS / AS9100 expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

APQP
FMEA
SPC
Control plans
NDT
CMM
Minitab/JMP
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.

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Toimimme merkityksellisesti ja nopeasti.

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PPG tarjoaa tasavertaiset mahdollisuudet kaikille hakijoille ja tyontekijoille. Tarjoamme mahdollisuuden kasvaa ja kehittää uraasi ymparistossa, joka tarjoaa tyontekijoille merkityksellisen tyopaikan, luo jatkuvan oppimisen ilmapiirin ja arvostaa muiden ideoita ja monimuotoisuutta. Kaikki patevat hakijat otetaan huomioon tyohonottopatoksissa sukupuolesta, raskaudesta, rodusta, ihonvarista, vakaumuksesta, uskonnosta, kansallisuudesta, iasta, vammaisuudesta, siviilisadysta, veteraanitilasta, seksuaalisesta suuntautumisesta, sukupuoli-identiteetista tai -ilmaisusta riippumatta.

Jos tarvitset mukautusta vamman vuoksi, laheta sahkopostia osoitteeseen recruiting@ppg.com.

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