Aerospace Coatings Chemist

Mojave, CA

Exciting opportunities await at PPG Aerospace in Mojave, CA! We are looking for an experienced and passionate Aerospace Coatings Chemist to join our esteemed Coatings Team. You will play an important part in performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of in-process samples. Your expertise will help determine the conformance or non-conformance of materials, using your understanding of material formulation. Join our dynamic team and improve our high-quality coatings.

This is an on-site role at our Mojave, CA facility and will report directly to the Associate Manager of Quality Control.

Responsibilities:

Interpret test data required to align with product specificationsTackles problems using chemistry, instrumentation, computers, and statistics, and communicates results to managementEnsure test equipment is calibrated and in conformance with specificationsFollow standard operating procedures of lab functions and equipment, and contribute to the development of new proceduresEnsure products are tested and approved per specification and accompanied by accurate and complete documentationHelp solve technical problems through coordinating, and evaluating experiments related to coatingsFollow quality procedures and protocols, and help implement AS9100Ensure adherence to safety attitudes, procedures, and housekeeping in all work programsDemonstrate teamwork to encourage other members throughout the organizationAssist technicians in the lab and perform more in-depth testing and material analysis

Qualifications:

Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a chemistry related role performing laboratory analysis or education in lieu of experienceBachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related STEM field with protective coatings experience preferredAbility to read, write, and communicate in EnglishMust be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and a full face respiratorOnly U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $68,500 to $75,000 annually. All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.

About us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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.

Benefits like health / vision / dental insurance, retirement plans, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance are discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n 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 Twitter.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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