PPAP Coordinator

L&L Products, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent total compensation package

100% company paid medical, dental, and

vision

Onsite medical clinic

Generous 401K contributions

Top-notch wellness program

Job summary

L&L Products, Inc. is seeking a PPAP Coordinator in Michigan to manage PPAP submissions, calibrations, and quality documentation. You will liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements and maintain accurate records.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing quality, strong communication, and the ability to use Oracle, IMDS, and Minitab. Expect a demanding yet rewarding environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 manufacturing experience.
• Quality experience required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit PPAP and related quality documentation per customer requirements.
• Review prints/mylars for compliance with standards.
• Use forms, manuals, and customer portals per requirements.
• Participate in APQP Gate Review Process and Oracle workflows.
• Complete paperwork for manufacturing inspection plans.
• Verify gage R&R for quality/test gages.
• Obtain calibration records for measurement equipment.
• Coordinate data retrieval and perform statistical analysis (Minitab).
• Maintain records for Advanced Quality Planning and PPAPs.
• IMDS submissions per customer requirements.
• Upload PPAP submissions to portals and Oracle.
• Prototype PPAPs per customer requirements.
• Monitor KPI for on-time PPAP submission and yield.
• Review supplier PPAPs with KPI focus.
• Coordinate annual validations and support customer requests.

Skills

MS Office

Oracle

IMDS

Nitro

SharePoint

Minitab

GageTrak

Statistics

Project Mgmt

Technical writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

IMDS

Nitro

SharePoint

Job description

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.

Job Title: PPAP Coordinator

Date: 2026

Reports to: Quality Manager

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.

Duties / Responsibilities of this position:

This individual must be able to communicate and interact in a positive manner with co-workers and customers to perform the following duties and 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.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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

Core Competencies:

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Expertise

Physical Demands Analysis:

• Continuous sitting at desk
• Continuous computer work, keyboarding, computer mouse, and computer monitor
• Occasional lifting or lowering an object from one level to another up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional transporting/carrying an object by hands up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional pushing or pulling by hands up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional reaching above or below shoulder and forward
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching
• Continuous fine finger movement
• Occasional handling materials
• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time
• Frequent sitting/standing/walking
• Occasional climbing stairs and step ladder
• Personal Protective Equipment Requirements (PPE): safety shoes, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, and other PPEs required by customers

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside Work – continuous
• Hot/Cold – occasional
• Humid/Dry – occasional
• Dust/Vapor Fumes – rare
• Hazardous Machines – rare
• Moving Objects – rare
• Loud Noise – rare

Never = Not Required/Never (0%)

Rare = Seldom/Rare (Not daily – 1-10%)

Occasional = Minor/Occasional (Less than 3 hours – 11-33%)

Frequent = Required/Frequent (For 3-5 hours – 34-64%)

Continuous = Major/Continuous (More than 5 hours – 64-100%)

Benefits

• Excellent total compensation package
• 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
• Onsite medical clinic
• Generous 401K contributions
• Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being

Equal Opportunity Employer

L&L Products does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. L&L Products will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.