PPG Industries

Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

PPG Industries • $140K — $160K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience programming PLCs.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.
  • Experience with GE Proficy, Rockwell Automation, Siemens OpCenter, or similar integration systems.
  • Knowledge of PLCs is required, with a preference for Allen Bradley.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or political asylee/refugee.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all aspects of Front End Engineering, Design, and Installation, including documentation preparations and technical support.
  • Develop RFQs, SOW, manage vendors and contractors, and oversee project workflow and equipment installation.
  • Lead field employees and contractors, fostering teamwork and ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
  • Document project and process specifications, including creating SOPs, operation manuals, and training materials.
  • Assist with capital budgeting, project fiscal control, and justifying ROI metrics throughout the total bid process.
  • Implement aerospace strategic MES/SCADA systems, including hardware/software selection and keeping systems standardized across facilities.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Plan.
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Disability/Leave benefits.
  • Other Voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Valencia, CA or Mojave, CA

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an experienced Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to join our team in Southern California. As the Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer, you will develop and implement innovative controls solutions across a diverse group of chemical manufacturing processes within our multi-site Aerospace Business Unit. You will work from one of our Southern California sites, located in either Valencia, CA or Mojave, CA.

This is an onsite role and reporting to the Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participating as a team member in all aspects of Front End Engineering, Design and Installation. This includes but is not limited to preparation of appropriate documentation for multiple projects, providing technical support to various Engineers, Operators and Technical resources.


  • Develop RFQs, SOW and directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, direct workflow reviews as needed, and coordinate equipment installation.


  • Field leadership of employees and contractors, promoting teamwork, collaboration and driving results to complete projects on time and withing budget.


  • Project and special process documentation, including technical writing of standard operating procedures (SOP), operations manuals, and training documentation.


  • Assist with capital budgeting and fiscal control of projects, justifying ROA/ROE/ROI, total bid process including bidder lists and bid comparison, strategic cost avoidance and reduction


  • Implementation of aerospace strategic MES/SCADA throughout the SBU. This includes hardware and software selection and installation. Keep each facilities MES/SCADA system up to date, standardized from facility to facility and work with manufacturing departments at each facility to develop real time display of metrics.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience and certifications is required.


  • 5+ years of experience with demonstrated, hands on experience as an Engineer performing programming of PLCs.


  • Ability to travel up to 50%.


  • Experience with GE Proficy, Rockwell Automation, Siemens OpCenter or similar integration systems.


  • Knowledge of PLC's is required, Allen Bradley preferred.


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


The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% 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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About PPG Industries

PPG Industrial Coatings is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and building materials. They have been pioneering in complete solutions focused on technology and quality in the industrial market.

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Learn more about PPG Industries
Size
49,300 employees
Market Cap
$29.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$13.8 billion
NASDAQ
PPG
* Ladders Estimates

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