APQP/PPAP Coordinator

PennEngineering®•Waterford, MI

84d

About The Position

Basic Purpose and Objectives: Working on projects with cross functional teams. Driving, developing, implementing and tracking to closure Advance Quality Planning Process (APQP) tools to ensure compliance with PROFIL’s Launch Process, Process Sign Off (PSO) and Customer Requirements for all product launches, localization projects, material optimization projects and internal & external engineering changes. Work Environment: The APQP Coordinator’s priority is to ensure the APQP projects meet and/or exceed all internal and external requirements, coupled with PPAP submission on time to the customer. Some time is spent on the production floor, majority is in the office completing tasks to assure a robust APQP project. Physical Demands: 25% of the time is walking and/or standing. 75% of the time is sitting. There is very little demand for lifting, pushing or pulling of heavy objects (more than 20 lbs.) Attention to detail is required.

Requirements

Minimum 3 year’s experience in automotive manufacturing environment as Quality Technician or Engineer
Good understanding of the AIAG core tools
Minimum 1 year experience in APQP & PPAP
Ability to compile and submit customer PPAP’s
Understanding of ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 requirements helpful
Basic computer skills; email, Microsoft Office; Word, Excel
Ability to read and understand part drawings
Ability to lead a team
Attention to detail
Able to maintain confidentiality on products and processes
Project Management experience

Responsibilities

Provide project management deployment of APQP
Developing APQP timeline
Schedule and run APQP meetings to keep the team on schedule
Escalate issues timely and appropriately
APQP SME in various APQP phases (gates) and deliverables
Work with suppliers and customers to communicate issues for assigned responsibilities
Completing Engineering change documents
Obtaining and approving supplier PPAP’s
Completing APQP requirements within CEBOS
Working with scheduling for sample product run (PPAP run)
Completing and submitting customer PPAP’s for approval
Risk analysis with cross functional team
Obtaining customer approval, where needed during APQP (approved drawing changes, etc.)
Update and report metrics aligned with APQP that clearly indicate status, impact and significant issues related to APQP projects
Ensuring all APQP requirements have been completed