Aerospace Manufacturing Project Engineer

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an experienced Project Engineer - Global Advance Manufacturing Technology (GAMT) to join our team in Sylmar, CA! In this role you will be responsible for project management for projects valued from thousands to millions of dollars. You will directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, direct workflow reviews as needed, and coordinate construction and equipment installation. This is a hybrid position that involves working onsite in Sylmar, CA 3 days per week and from home 2 days per week when not traveling. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage industrial construction projects from inception to completion. Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company goals. Oversee project budgeting, estimating, and purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective operations. Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for project management. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle. Manage complex multiple facet projects along with managing multiple million-dollar projects. Manage client relationships and provide regular project updates to stakeholders. Handle change orders and document control, ensuring accurate records are maintained. Prepare and review submittals, shop drawings, and project closeout documentation. Must be able to communicate to various levels of management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Construction, or Manufacturing Engineering required. 3+ years' experience in Project Management within chemical, aerospace, industrial commercial construction. Ability and willingness to travel to multiple manufacturing sites within the US and potentially overseas, up to 25%. In-depth understanding of budgeting, estimating and project control methodologies. Familiarity with design / build process, commercial / industrial construction standards and or Front End Engineering process (FEL 0-3 stages). Proficient in project management software. Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics. Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% 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. #LI-Hybrid About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. 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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At 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 PPG 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. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr