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PPAP Coordinator
is a detail-oriented and proactive professional responsible for coordinating and overseeing sample submissions and the approval process for a broad range of customers, including automotive, retail, and medical industries. This role is critical in ensuring that all customer and internal requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of quality standards, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, multiple locations, suppliers, and both domestic and international customers.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prepare PPAP documentation in accordance with AIAG standards and customer-specific requirements
- Support new product launches and engineering changes by managing PPAP timelines and deliverables
- Ensure timely submission PPAP packages to customers and track approvals
- Communicate with customers and internal team regarding PPAP status, feedback, and required revisions
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to gather necessary data and documentation
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, ISO 13485, FDA SQR and other applicable quality standards
- Ensure medical device documentation record and submission records, including CoAs
- Ensure material compliance reporting through IMDS or other required system reporting
- Monitor and maintain customer portals to ensure APQP & PPAP deliverables
- Maintain PPAP records and documentation in an organized and accessible format
- Monitor and maintain customer scorecards
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to PPAP rejections or quality concerns
- Support generation of customer requested CoA’s
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Education
- Associates Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, or quality assurance, with direct PPAP experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
- Proficient in the development and authoring of Quality Control Documents (PFlow, FMEA, Control Plan, Inspection Documents)
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Standards
- Familiarity with ISO 13485:2016 and FDA QSR (21 CFR 820)
- Familiarity with GMP
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and manage multiple project PPAP’s simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems
- Data entry accuracy and keyboarding skills
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Standing
- Sitting
- Walking
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds
- Reading
- Writing
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Concentration