Plant Quality Manager, Aerospace

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

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 ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.

You will oversee the QMS, audits, CAPA, MRB, FMEA, and quality data KPIs, deploying APQP, PPAP, and risk mitigation to ensure product safety and customer satisfaction in our global aerospace portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of quality experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 requirements.
• Auditing, CAPA/RCCA, MRB and cross-functional root cause analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead QMS at aerospace transparencies site and maintain alignment with AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FAA Part 21 and EASA Part 21 for aerospace manufacturing and inspections.
• Lead internal audits and support customer/regulatory audits; close CAPA/RCCA actions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Auditing

Problem solving

Data-driven quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality management

Tools

APQP

SPC

FMEA

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.

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.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability/Leave
• 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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