Production Engineer

As a Production Engineer with PPG's Aerospace Business working onsite at our Sylmar manufacturing facility, you will support transformational projects within transparency assembly. This entry‑level role combines Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering principles to improve processes, resolve manufacturing issues and grow Sylmar's commercial transparencies program. Reporting directly to the Commercial Production Manager you will have a hands‑on with Lean manufacturing processes and collaborate across teams and with production staff. Key Responsibilities Optimize and grow manufacturing processes and transition to a single piece flow pull system in the final assembly area. Redefine routings, labor standards, work instructions, and tooling requirements. Evaluate and disposition non‑conforming materials in manufacturing process. Apply Lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, time studies) to improve throughput and efficiency. Collaborate to resolve production issues and lead strategic improvements. Lead ergonomic projects to enhance employee safety and comfort. Qualifications Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply. Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline required. 1+ years of relevant manufacturing experience (internships/co‑ops included). Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or databases. Comfortable working both in office and on the production floor. Prior experience with 3D printing preferred. Prior experience with CAD software preferred. The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$92,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% 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. A PPG offers equality of opportunities to all candidates and employees and provides an environment that offers a gratifying workplace for employees, fosters continuous learning, and values the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without distinction of sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, origin national, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e‑mail para View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr PPG Industries (UK) Limited