QMS Engineer

About the role

As a QMS Engineer at PPG, you won't just maintain systems; you'll drive transformation. Your work will directly influence how products are made, tested, and delivered to customers across the globe. You'll be a champion of consistency, a solver of complex problems, and a key enabler of PPG's growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own the QMS – Design, implement, and continuously improve quality management systems that set the standard for operational excellence across PPG facilities.
• Lead with Data – Leverage analytics and quality KPIs to uncover trends, eliminate waste, and drive measurable improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive Compliance – Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 through rigorous internal audits and proactive gap assessments.
• Solve Problems at the Root – Lead CAPA investigations using 8D, FMEA, and root cause analysis tools to eliminate non-conformances — permanently.
• Empower People – Develop and deliver impactful quality training programs that build a culture of ownership and accountability on the shop floor and beyond.
• Collaborate Globally – Partner with cross-functional teams — R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and EHS — to embed quality thinking into every stage of the product lifecycle.
• Champion the Customer – Act as the voice of the customer internally, managing complaints with urgency and ensuring every resolution strengthens trust and loyalty.
• Innovate the System – Contribute to enterprise-wide quality platforms and digital transformation initiatives that modernize how PPG manages quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent QMS frameworks.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), and structured problem-solving tools.
• A natural curiosity and drive to ask "why?" — and not stop until you find the answer.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Pay

The salary for this position is $110,000 - $115,000.

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.