Facilities Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials
PPG•Grand Prairie, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
PPG is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Engineer for its Aerospace business at its Grand Prairie, Texas facility. This is an on-site role reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager. The engineer coordinates activities between operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting breakdowns and arranging equipment installation or replacement. The role supports reliable production, maintenance compliance, equipment modernization, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in engineering or a highly related field.
- At least three years of proven experience in mechanical maintenance or related skilled trades.
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Previous experience working with PLCs.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems.
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Security clearance or currently hold one.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees.
Nice To Haves
- Technical knowledge of facilities infrastructure, process equipment, process controls, and support equipment.
- Previous experience with robotics and automation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate maintenance schedules with the maintenance manager and supervisor to minimize downtime, maximize production, and complete preventive maintenance while supporting maintenance compliance and productivity.
- Manage investigations into product quality problems, determine and resolve causes, analyze data, and implement corrective actions to reduce or eliminate recurring causes.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment and production methods in line with cost and quality goals.
- Assist with projects or manage projects through completion.
- Track machine downtime and utilization.
- Work with the maintenance team and maintenance leadership to complete tasks and daily activities.
- Support equipment operations, including upgrades and improvements needed for daily operations.
- Assist staff with daily tasks, track downtime, and help modernize equipment and tracking methods.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability and leave benefits
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
