Global Product Director, Aerospace Coatings

Global Product Director, Aerospace Coatings

Join PPG and be at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry. In this hybrid role based in Sylmar, CA, you will collaborate with versatile teams to lead the development and commercialization of the latest aerospace coatings solutions. Reporting directly to Global Platform Director of Aerospace Materials and leading a team of product managers and materials engineers in different regions, you will shape the future of PPG's aerospace coatings business on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the global product portfolio for aerospace coatings, including product positioning, pricing, supply and lifecycle management to achieve sales growth and profitability goals.
• Lead product de-risking and complexity reduction efforts working with procurement, supply chain, operations, technical and quality teams.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, customer needs, and competitor product activities. Use market and customer insights to help define global coatings product roadmap for the coming years. Collaborate with commercial, technical and operations teams to define and lead new product development projects within the aerospace coatings sector.
• Work with external specification custodians to drive qualification of PPG aerospace coatings products at customers.
• Develop comprehensive marketing plans and plans to promote PPG's aerospace coatings products globally.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with partners, including customers, suppliers, and industry partners, to support business growth.
• Develop launch plan and go-to-market strategies for new aerospace coatings products, ensuring successful product launches and market reach.

Qualifications

Salary Range $160,000-$180,000

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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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Benefits will be 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.