Plant Quality Manager, Aerospace

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Other Voluntary benefits

Job summary

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

You will report to the Senior Global Quality Manager and work with site leadership to align with PPG's global quality goals, overseeing QMS, audits, CAPA, and product conformity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of quality experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated 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: APQP, SPC, FMEA, control plans, NDT/CMM, Minitab/JMP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the site QMS and lead audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and EASA Part 21 regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and customer/regulatory audits and close CAPA/RCCA actions.
• Implement AS9145 for aerospace programs and PPAP deliverables.
• 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

AS9100

ISO 9001

FAA Part 21

EASA Part 21

CAPA/RCCA

MRB

FMEA

SPC

APQP

Minitab/JMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

QAD

ETQ Reliance

ERP/QMS systems

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.

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

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We act with purpose and speed

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We are excellent operators

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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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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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