Project Engineer at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Sylmar, California

Job Description:

As the Project Engineer you will be responsible for project management and you will directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, and direct workflow reviews. This is a hybrid position based at our Mojave, CA. facility but will eventually transition to Sylmar. You will report to the GAMT Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for project and special process documentation, including technical writing of standard operating procedures (SOP), operations manuals, and preventative maintenance programs


• Responsible for implementation of aerospace manufacturing equipment along with the greater GAMT team, including conceptualization, mechanical design using CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD), prototype and experimentation, material procurement, fabrication drawings and schematics (P&ID, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic), fabrication support, and implementation.


• Support of full work-cell start-up from floor plan development, lean studies, fixture and tooling design, and build-out management.


• Develop project budgets and timelines


• Incumbent is responsible for capital budgeting and fiscal control of projects, justifying ROA/ROE/ROI, total bid process including bidder lists and bid comparison, strategic cost avoidance and reduction, and overall support to global and government markets.


• Incumbent is responsible for project management, project value ranging from thousands to millions of dollars. Incumbent 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• US Citizen


• Bachelor's degree, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering


• Travel up to 25% annually


• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics


• Minimum of 2 years of experience
  
  

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PPG 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.

Our 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.

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.

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We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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