Aerospace Senior Quality Manager, Americas

PPG Industries•Atlanta, GA

2d•$170,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Quality Manager within PPG's Aerospace business, you will manage quality assurance and control responsibilities for our Aerospace USCA business across the United States and Canada within our Coatings and Sealants business. You will oversee quality programs for both commercial and military aerospace operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. As an important member of our regional global quality leadership team, you will foster continuous improvement and a culture of quality excellence. This position is a hybrid work schedule that can be based in Valencia, CA., Dallas, TX., Atlanta, GA., or Shelby, NC. You will report to the Global Quality Director, Aerospace.

Requirements

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain top secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
10+ years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in chemical, aerospace or automotive industry
Experience managing quality for both commercial and military aerospace programs is ideal
In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations, and DoD standards
Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including SPC, RCA, CAPA.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience, AS9145 highly desired
Familiarity with inspection and testing techniques, including NDT and CMM
Experience using statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or equivalent is ideal
Lead Auditor certification for AS9100 or ISO 900 or desire to obtain certification

Responsibilities

Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) for aerospace operations in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant standards
Provide strategic leadership for quality plans, aligning with our goals for USCA
Lead a team of quality professionals across multiple locations
Ensure adherence to FAA, DoD, EASA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Lead internal and external audits, including certification and recertification processes
Manage and resolve non-conformances, driving corrective and preventive actions
Promote Lean, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance quality processes and reduce waste
Analyze measurements (KPI's) to identify trends and implement data-driven improvements
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality-related issues
Conduct risk assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to find and address quality risks
Develop quality plans for new product introductions and process changes