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PPG · 2 weeks ago

Aerospace Quality Manager

Shelby, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

PPG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Quality Leader to join their Shelby, NC team as an Aerospace Quality Manager. This role involves managing daily operations of the quality function, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing leadership to the Quality department staff.

Chemicals

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the site's Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100, NADCAP, and PPG standards

Ensure compliance with PPG and customer requirements applicable to manufacturing and inspection

Lead internal and external audits, support customer and regulatory audits, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions

Oversee nonconformance investigations, material review board (MRB) activity, and RCCA implementation

Collaborate with site leadership to support daily production and ensure quality compliance

Provide technical quality support for manufacturing processes, new product introductions, and engineering changes

Promote local continuous improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce defects and scrap

Maintain quality documentation, records, and traceability for all site processes

Monitor quality KPIs and lead data-driven problem solving and performance improvement

Support and develop site quality technicians, ensuring training, and engagement

Qualification

AS9100NADCAPQuality Management SystemRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementERP SoftwareLeadershipCommunicationTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field required

Eight or more years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and quality system requirements

Experience leading audits, managing CAPA processes, and conducting root cause analysis

Proficiency with quality tools and techniques such as APQP, SPC, FMEA, control plans, and process audits

Experience working with ERP or QMS software systems; QAD and ETQ Reliance a plus

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

Benefits

Health / vision / dental insurance

Retirement plans

Family Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees