PPAP Coordinator

The 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