Global Aerospace Supplier Quality Manager

Global Aerospace Supplier Quality Manager
Multiple Locations Available, United States of America

Are you a passionate and driven Supplier Quality Professional 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 specialty chemicals & transparencies and take our exceptional products to the next level!

In the Global Aerospace Supplier Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of PPG Aerospace's global supplier quality strategy to ensure supplier compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements while improving supplier performance, operational excellence, and risk management across the global supply base.

In this role you will partner closely with Global Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Regional Quality teams to drive supplier quality excellence throughout the product lifecycle, from supplier qualification and new product introduction through production, continuous improvement, and customer support.

This is a Hybrid role reporting to any one of our Aerospace Facilities or Customer sites four days a week and working remotely on Friday’s.  In this role you will report to the Aerospace Global Quality Director.

There is expected to be significant travel required as part of this role approximately 50%.  This will include some local travel, domestic travel across sites in the United States as well as some limited international travel as determined by the business.

This role is part of our drive to make quality a competitive advantage for PPG by building trusted supplier partnerships, preventing defects before they occur, driving accountability through structured problem solving, and delivering products that consistently exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve the global Supplier Quality strategy, aligning processes, governance, metrics, and best practices across North America, EMEA, and APAC to meet business, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and lead a high-performing global Supplier Quality organization through direct and matrix leadership, coaching, talent development, and performance management.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to integrate supplier quality requirements throughout supplier selection, qualification, product introduction, engineering changes, and ongoing performance management.
• Drive supplier performance and capability improvements through KPIs, Supplier Business Reviews, corrective action programs, Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and recovery plans for underperforming suppliers.
• Establish proactive supplier risk management and compliance programs, including supplier segmentation, business continuity planning, audits, and adherence to AS9100, AS9145, NADCAP, FAA, EASA, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier quality assurance activities including APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection (AS9102), production readiness reviews, audits, structured problem solving, corrective actions, defect prevention, SPC, FMEA, and process control initiatives.
• Leverage quality systems and data analytics to identify risks, monitor trends, support customer and regulatory audits, resolve critical supplier issues, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, cost, delivery, supplier capability, and overall supply chain performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline) required.
• Eight (8) or more years of quality experience within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments required.
• Five (5) or more years of Supplier Quality Leadership experience with demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives required.
• Experience with AS9100, AS9145, APQP, PPAP, AS9102, CAPA, RCCA, 8D, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies required.
• Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier audits, supplier corrective actions, supplier performance improvement, and supplier risk management initiatives.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and international supply chains.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements including FAA, EASA, NADCAP, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze complex quality issues, manage competing priorities, and drive sustainable operational improvements through data-driven decision making.
• Lead Auditor certification highly preferred.
• 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.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

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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.  

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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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