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In this role, you will own process capability and performance across the manufacturing lifecycle-driving statistical control, robustness, and continuous improvement to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives. You will serve as a technical authority for process design, validation, and optimization while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.\nThis is a fully onsite position in our Sylmar, CA facility and reporting to the Sr. Manager, Plant Operations Engineering.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn manufacturing process capability by defining, modeling, measuring, and improving process performance using statistical and data-driven methods (Cp/Cpk, SPC, trend analysis).\nDevelop and maintain robust control plans, process specifications, and procedures for new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure stable, repeatable, and high-quality performance.\nAnalyze process performance data, monitor critical inputs and outputs, establish control limits, and detect or prevent process shifts to maintain capability and consistency.\nLead the design, development, and implementation of new tooling, jigs, fixtures, and process aids to improve capability, reduce variation, and eliminate waste.\nIdentify automation opportunities and integrate into the manufacturing process through clear project definition, capex management, and oversight of external and internal suppliers to meet project deadlines.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives using DOE, FMEA, and structured problem solving to reduce variation, scrap, rework, cycle time, and cost.\nMaintain and control process documentation, flows, work instructions, and manage production process changes to ensure scalable, validated, and compliant execution.\nProvide process-based technical leadership in MRB activities and corrective action to resolve nonconformances and prevent recurrence.\nSupport new product introduction by defining process requirements, analyzing readiness data, and validating scalable, capable manufacturing processes.\nQualifications\nBachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or a related STEM field.\nMinimum 7 years of experience in process and/or manufacturing engineering within a regulated environment.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred, with strong expertise in process control, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement. Familiarity with DMAIC process a plus.\nExperience interpreting manufacturing drawings and translating design intent into repeatable processes.\nExperience with CAD and process modeling using SolidWorks or CATIA.\nExperience with tooling and fixture design a plus.\nKnowledge of advanced manufacturing systems and equipment, including CNC machining, automation, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs); experience with plastics, composites, coatings, or other specialty materials is a plus.\nOnly U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.\nThe base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% 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.\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough 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.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\nAt PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\nPPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. \nOur employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.\nPPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. 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