PPAP & ISO Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for adherence to the Cardinal Rules of Safety.
• Lead, execute tasks as a PPAP document coordinator, compile all necessary documentation required within each level of PPAP per Stoughton Trailers' request. Ensure all documents and Stoughton Trailer specific requirements are being met or addressed.
• Qualities PPAP sample product(s) and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications.
• Read and interpret inspection procedures, blueprints, engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications and apply requirements to qualify PPAP sample(s).
• Responsible for updating any PPAP documentation to reflect any product or process changes resulting from corrective or preventive actions.
• Support Quality with APQP process and conduct Quality portion of APQP approval.
• Reviews & evaluates product test reports against the customers' compound specifications.
• Maintains records and procedures in compliance with all quality standards and certifications.
• Assists Quality Engineer(s) and Technicians & other Inspectors in any duties as requested, participate in PPAP review meetings.
• Actively document and update PPAP tracker with follow up actions on quality issues with supporting documentation and feedback.
• Perform assigned activities relating to ISO/QMS document creation, revision, release, and control, records management and retention.
• Support and actively participate in Quality Management System (QMS) audit activities as and when required.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • HS Diploma required with Quality inspection work experience in manufacturing operations.
  • Associates degree (AA) in a technical curriculum or minimum five years related PPAP experience or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • N/A
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  
  • Basic HS math knowledge/skills, comfortable with numbers, data.
  • Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs.
  • Knowledge of ISO and/or IATF16949 quality systems.
  • Knowledge of statistical concepts (SPC).
  • Proficient in use of measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, vision systems, etc.
  • Blueprint reading skills, including comprehensive understanding of GD&T.
  • Trained and competent in complying with the AIAG Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) manual and the associated APQP process.
  • Experience in the use of application of measurement gages/instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, other quality inspection and measurement instruments.
  • Problem solving aptitude, knowledge in FAI, FPI, ISIR, and blueprint reading.
• Core Competencies
  • Persistent and tenacious in follow up and follow through to track, monitor and close out issues taking all to the finish line.
  • Move with a high sense of urgency, bias for action, drive for results, possess critical reasoning/thinking skills.
  • Self-motivated, confident, energetic, proactive.
  • Well organized, self-starter and a team player both as a member and leader.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal behavioral skills.
  • Proficient in computer skills including MS Excel spreadsheets, use of tablets for data collections/tracking.