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Aerospace Transparency Process Engineer

$90k - $120k

PPG Industries

We are seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development and control of surface finishing processes for aerospace transparencies. This role is focused on precision abrasive finishing of polymer materials, including multi-stage sanding, polishing, and buffing operations required to achieve optically clear, distortion-free surfaces.

The position is hands-on and manufacturing-focused, centered on controlled material removal, surface refinement, and defect elimination. The engineer will also improve inspection methods, defect classification, and process capability to ensure consistent, repeatable optical quality.

This role works closely with Manufacturing and Quality to translate performance requirements into practical, production-ready processes. This is a fully onsite position in Sylmar, California.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, qualify, and optimize multi-step abrasive finishing processes (sanding polishing buffing) for plastic transparencies

  • Define and control key process parameters including abrasive selection, grit progression, pressure, speed, and sequencing

  • Establish standard methods for defect removal (scratches, haze, inclusions, waviness)

  • Implement basic process control methods (SPC, capability tracking) to improve consistency and reduce variation

  • Troubleshoot finishing issues on the floor and drive root cause to reduce rework and scrap

  • Understand how surface condition impacts clarity and distortion

  • Improve inspection methods for transparent parts, including lighting, visual standards, and acceptance criteria

  • Define and standardize defect classification (scratch/dig, haze, distortion, inclusions)

  • Improve consistency in how parts are evaluated across operators and shifts

  • Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation

  • Support production with hands-on troubleshooting

  • Support MRB and corrective actions related to surface quality

Qualifications

  • Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering

  • Direct experience with sanding, polishing, or abrasive finishing processes

  • Experience working with cosmetic, Class A, or optically critical surfaces

  • Experience with optical simulation tools such as Zemax OpticStudio or LightTools is a plus

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The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000, 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.

Chi siamo:

PPG: PROTEGGIAMO E ABBELLIAMO IL MONDO

Grazie alla leadership nell'innovazione, nella sostenibilita e nel colore, PPG aiuta i clienti nei mercati industriali, dei trasporti, dei beni di consumo e dell'edilizia, nonche nei relativi aftermarket, a migliorare le superfici in molti piu modi rispetto a qualsiasi altra azienda. Per saperne di piu, visita e segui @PPG su X.

The PPG Way 2030

Siamo campioni nel rapporto con i nostri clienti

Proattivi. Audaci. Affidabili. Il cliente e il nostro punto di partenza. Ascoltiamo con

attenzione, agiamo rapidamente e perseveriamo finche non risolviamo le loro sfide piu

complesse. Quando i nostri clienti vincono, PPG cresce.

Agiamo con determinazione e velocita

Agili. Guidati dai dati. Responsabilizzati. Corriamo rischi calcolati per anticipare la

concorrenza. Lavoriamo con agilita, basandoci su dati di qualita per sviluppare soluzioni

che generano valore concreto.

Siamo operatori eccellenti

Produttivi. Collaborativi. Responsabili. Indipendentemente dal ruolo che ricopriamo,

identifichiamo i problemi, ce ne facciamo carico e portiamo sempre soluzioni concrete.

Siamo sia proattivi che reattivi, pronti a guidare un miglioramento continuo e ottenere

risultati. Supportiamo chi lavora in prima linea: il volto di PPG per i nostri clienti.

Competiamo per vincere

Proiettati al futuro. Determinati. Ambiziosi. Siamo appassionati nel far crescere la nostra

attivita in modo redditizio vincendo insieme ai clienti. Otteniamo risultati, adottiamo

nuove tecnologie e agilita e velocita sono i nostri punti di forza.

Siamo orgogliosi di PPG

Forti. Uniti. Appassionati. Lavoriamo in sicurezza, agiamo con integrita e valorizziamo la

diversita delle nostre prospettive. Celebriamo i successi e siamo orgogliosi

dell'impatto positivo che creiamo insieme per proteggere e abbellire il mondo.

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