Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Controls Engineer

PPG

Manufacturing & Controls Engineer developing innovative controls solutions for Aerospace chemical processes. Collaborating with engineering teams in Southern California to drive project success and maintain compliance.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeValencia • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement innovative controls solutions across a diverse group of chemical manufacturing processes
Participate as a team member in all aspects of Front End Engineering, Design and Installation
Preparation of appropriate documentation for multiple projects
Provide technical support to various Engineers, Operators and Technical resources
Develop RFQs, SOW and directly manage vendors and contractors
Plan and execute the totality of the project
Direct workflow reviews as needed
Coordinate equipment installation
Field leadership of employees and contractors
Promote teamwork, collaboration and drive results to complete projects on time and within budget
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
Implementation of aerospace strategic MES/SCADA throughout the SBU
Keep each facility's MES/SCADA system up to date and standardized

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Software, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience and certifications is required
5+ years of experience with demonstrated, hands on experience as an Engineer performing programming of PLCs.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Experience with GE Proficy, Rockwell Automation, Siemens OpCenter or similar integration systems.
Knowledge of PLC's is required, Allen Bradley preferred.
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health
Dental
Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
Other Voluntary benefit offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingtechnical writingcapital budgetingproject managementcontrols solutions developmentengineering designequipment installationworkflow reviewsSOP documentationMES/SCADA implementation

Soft Skills

teamworkcollaborationleadershipcommunicationresults-drivenorganizational skillsproblem-solvingtechnical supportvendor managementproject execution

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in SoftwareBachelor's degree in ManufacturingBachelor's degree in Engineering