Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials

PPG•Grand Prairie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PPG is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for its Aerospace business at its Grand Prairie, Texas facility. This on-site role coordinates activities between operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting breakdowns and arranging equipment installation or replacement. The position supports reliable equipment operation, production, quality, and maintenance compliance, and reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager. The engineer coordinates maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize production and maintenance productivity, investigates product quality problems and implements corrective actions, identifies equipment and production-method improvements, and assists with or leads projects through completion. The role also tracks machine downtime and utilization, supports the maintenance team’s daily activities, and contributes to equipment upgrades, modernization, and improved tracking methods.

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, or 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 and maximize production, maintenance compliance, and productivity, including completion of preventive maintenance.
Manage investigations of product quality problems, determine and resolve causes, assemble and analyze data, and implement corrective actions to reduce or eliminate 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 maintenance staff and 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.
Troubleshoot breakdown repairs and coordinate equipment installation or replacement.