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.

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