PPAP Coordinator

L&L Products•Romeo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a company where ambitious spirits and creativity thrive? L&L Products offers a culture that grows talent and flourishes with innovation. It is a place where you are encouraged take control of your own professional development by using L&L’s extensive training opportunities to craft solutions to the industry’s hottest problems. Here is where quality of work, product and relationships are a priority. L&L Products is built on the basic philosophy that good people working together, listening to each other’s ideas with an open mind and everyone wanting to do a little better each day will ensure our success. Our existence is full of wise principles, sacrifices and victories, laughs, and lasting memories that tell exactly who we are. How we came to be the great company, the caring family that we are today.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2-3 manufacturing experience
Quality experience
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and technically proficient.
Ability to lead projects and drive results.
Computer skills (Microsoft O365/ Teams/ Oracle/ IMDS/ Nitro/ SharePoint)
Automotive OEM and Tier portal applications for quality and PPAP requirements.
Knowledge of MSA requirements
GageTrak software
Basic statistics/ Minitab software
Analytical specification testing and instrumental skills
Project Management
Technical writing and reporting
Basic Chemistry and laboratory practice skills
Analyze and solve problems systematically
Develop relationships and communicate expectations and issues to customers
Manage and drive change to improve processes and systems
Must be able to maintain flexible hours and travel as required

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all supporting quality documentation per customer requirements for samples, prototypes, engineering changes and new parts (PPAP) on time including all elements of the AIAG PPAP including but not limited to; warrant (PSW), dimensional layout, capability, FMEAs, control plan, internal and customer print, retained samples, gage R&R's, process flow diagrams, design records, test results, and process performances studies.
Review all prints/ mylars for compliance to best practices, design engineering standards, and verification that customer prints match L&L print/ requirements.
Responsible for using all forms, manuals, and customer portal applications per customer requirements and ensuring the latest requirements are cataloged within the document control process.
Participate in APQP Gate Review Process and Oracle workflows with ability to manage, track, follow-up, communicate status of assigned PPAP responsibilities.
Complete and update all necessary paperwork for manufacturing Oracle inspection report collection plans.
Verify gage R&Rs for all quality and manufacturing gages being used in production to be complete and meet customer requirements before PPAP submission.
Obtain and verify calibration records for all measurement equipment is up to date for the respective PPAP prior to submission.
Request and coordinate data retrieval for required dimensional and material performance reports. Prepare statistical analysis of capability studies using Minitab software.
Maintain and file all records relating to Advanced Quality Planning, Submissions (samples, prototypes, Engineering changes and PPAP's), and customer specifications.
IMDS submissions per customer requirements.
Upload PPAP submissions and customer approvals/ PSW to customer portals and Oracle respectively.
Prototype PPAPs per customer specific requirements.
KPI for on-time PPAP submission and first past yield meeting targeted KPI goals.
Review and record supplier PPAPs utilizing review sheet for KPI objectives.
Coordination and tracking of annual validations.
Support customer requests and provide timely communication with customers, suppliers, and cross functional team.
Proven ability to work effectively with team members, foster positive relationships and the ongoing development of job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to evolving requirements, priorities, and regulatory expectations.