Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials

Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials

Grand Prairie, TX

Are you a passionate and driven Maintenance Engineer who is looking to take their career to new heights?  Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who is able to see the future of aviation transparencies and take our exceptional products to the next level!

In the Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials you will coordinate activities between the operations and maintenance teams such as troubleshooting breakdown repairs, and installation or replacement of equipment.

This is an On-site role reporting to the Grand Prairie, TX facility.  In this role you will report to the Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure schedules are coordinated with the maintenance manager and supervisor to minimize down time, maximize production and maximize maintenance compliance and productivity to complete PM’s as needed for equipment.
• Manage investigation for product quality problems, resolve cause, assemble, and analyze data and implement corrective action to reduce or eliminate cause.
• See opportunities for improvements in equipment and production methods consistent with cost and quality goals.
• Assist in projects or run projects to completion.
• Track machine downtime and utilization.
• Work with maintenance team and maintenance leadership as needed to complete task and daily activities.
• Heavy involvement with equipment operations including upgrades or improvements as needed for daily operations.
• Assist staff in daily task, track downtimes and help with modernization of equipment and means of tracking.

Qualifications:

• Associates or higher Degree in Engineering or highly related field required.
• Three (3) or more years of proven experience in mechanical maintenance or related skilled trades required.
• Proficiency with CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) required.
• Have technical knowledge including facilities infrastructure, process equipment, process controls, and support equipment preferred.
• Previous experience working with PLC’s required.
• Previous experience with robotics and automation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Hydraulics, pneumatics and vacuum systems required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Security clearance or currently hold one.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

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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.

About us: 

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 www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

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  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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 recruiting@ppg.com. 

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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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.