Process Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
As a Process Improvement Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing you will cover all areas of Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Performance Improvement, World Class Manufacturing, Process and Capital Improvement, and Personal Growth. You will work on-site at our Huntsville, AL facility and report to the Development Engineering Manager. This role works directly with the Prep team at out facility in Huntsville, AL
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for driving improvement and maximizing productivity among the products and processes associated with one or more work cells.
- Serve as a technical resource for production team in the work cell. Work closely with operators to eliminate barriers to production. Provide technical support for day-to-day operations.
- Priorities include: improving product quality, increasing process capacity, reducing variation within product and process, reducing cycle times and setup times, and adopting new technologies to modernize manufacturing processes
- Track and analyze relevant production metrics within work cell. Utilize production data to identify opportunities for improvement and track progress.
- Team Player: Collaborate with quality team, design engineering team, new product development team, safety team, analytical lab, operators, and other manufacturing engineers on a regular basis to resolve problems, improve manufacturing processes, and improve safety of the work environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science or greater in Engineering or scientific discipline required.
- 5+ years of experience within engineering or an equivalent environment required.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Ability to effectively work with floor level operators, manufacturing, quality and design engineering teams to drive positive change.
- Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
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We act with purpose and speed
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We are excellent operators
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