Production Engineer

As a Production Engineer with PPG's Aerospace Business working onsite at our Sylmar manufacturing facility, you will support transformational projects within transparency assembly. This entry-level role combines Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering principles to improve processes, resolve manufacturing issues and grow Sylmar's commercial transparencies program. Reporting directly to the Commercial Production Manager you will have a hands-on with Lean manufacturing processes and collaborate across teams and with production staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and grow manufacturing processes and transition to a single piece flow pull system in the final assembly area.

• Redefine routings, labor standards, work instructions, and tooling requirements.

• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials in manufacturing process.

• Apply Lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, time studies) to improve throughput and efficiency.

• Collaborate to resolve production issues and lead strategic improvements.

• Lead ergonomic projects to enhance employee safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline required.

• 1+ years of relevant manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops included).

• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or databases

• Comfortable working both in office and on the production floor.

• Prior experience with 3D printing preferred

• Prior experience with CAD software preferred

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$92,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% 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:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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 Twitter.

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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. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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