Aerospace Quality Specialist

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PPG Industries

Compensation

$70,000 - $75,000/year

USA - Mojave Plant

On-site

Posted April 2, 2026

Job Description

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Quality Specialist at our Mojave, CA location! This is a customer-facing role in which you will ensure that products manufactured at this facility meet all customer requirements. This is an onsite position reporting directly to our Quality Compliance Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Help develop and maintain internal quality procedures and implementing QA/Control plans as per customer and company requirements
Examine customer quality and material specifications, ensuring alignment with their quality system requirements which includes reviewing ISO/AITM methods for revision and technical changes.
Manage Production Part Approval Process documents.
Ensure PFMEA documents are maintained, risks identified and action taken.
Lead internal audits.
Manage Process Control Documents (PCD) and participate in an unbiased internal audit program to ensure compliance with quality procedures across all operations.
Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental protocols while contributing to process enhancements to ensure regulatory compliance.
Participate in certification and customer audits.

Qualifications

2+ years of prior quality experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Digital literacy in ERP Systems such as QAD.
Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles preferred.
Experience in inspection, test, and product evaluation, coupled with a strong background in customer service excellence
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

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The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% 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.

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.

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

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