APQP & PPAP Coordinator — Quality Launch Lead

Gates Corporation; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates in Siloam Springs, Arkansas seeks a PPAP Coordinator to manage APQP/PPAP processes, coordinate deliverables, and ensure parts meet customer and internal quality requirements before production release. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to maintain APQP/PPAP documentation and ensure timely customer approvals.

Join Gates to support continuous improvement through data analysis and problem solving, while maintaining traceability and audit readiness across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the PPAP process/APQP and related documentation is required.
• 3–5 years of OE Industrial PPAP experience preferred
• Above-average ability to interpret blueprints
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Coordinate APQP activities and monitor deliverables for successful launches and customer requirements.
• Support APQP milestones including design reviews, process readiness, risk assessments, and launch activities.
• Prepare, assemble, review and upload PPAP documentation for Gates customers.
• Adhere to customer-specific requirements, AIAG standards, and Gates Quality Management System requirements.
• Serve as primary customer contact for PPAP and APQP activities, coordinating submissions and approvals.
• Perform quality tests and inspections to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.

Skills

PPAP coordination

APQP

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gates in Siloam Springs, Arkansas seeks a PPAP Coordinator to manage APQP/PPAP processes, coordinate deliverables, and ensure parts meet customer and internal quality requirements before production release. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to maintain APQP/PPAP documentation and ensure timely customer approvals.

Join Gates to support continuous improvement through data analysis and problem solving, while maintaining traceability and audit readiness across