Aerospace Advanced Controls Engineer

Aerospace Advanced Process Controls Engineer – Shelby, NC

As the Aerospace Advanced Process Controls Engineer you will focus on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical mass production of goods. You will design and improve controls of manufacturing equipment, sequence production operations, specify procedures for fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, conduct tests throughout all stages of production, provide guidance to product design engineering, and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Participate in the development and design of the controls of a Green Field Site
• Participate as a team member in a specific phase of an engineering assignment; direct preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects; provide technical leadership to a small group of temporarily assigned engineers and technicians
• Develop RFQs, SOW and directly manage vendors and contractors, plan and execute the totality of the project, direct workflow reviews as needed, and coordinate equipment installation
• Field supervision of employees and contractors, improve labor relations, and lead inter-disciplinary teams
• Project and special process documentation, including technical writing of standard operating procedures (SOP), operations manuals, and training documentation
• Assist with capital budgeting and fiscal control of projects, justify ROA/ROE/ROI, total bid process including bidder lists and bid comparison, strategic cost avoidance and reduction

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience & certifications is required
• Experience with GE Proficy a plus
• Knowledge of PLC’s is required, Allen Bradley PLC is a plus
• Five (5) or more years of experience with project management in an industrial capacity required

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. 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. PPG offers 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.