PPAP Quality Inspector & Documentation Specialist

Aptiv; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care (day 1)

Life and accident insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Learning and development

Discount programs

Recognition for innovation

Community involvement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a PPAP Quality Technician to prepare, coordinate, track, and maintain PPAP documentation and supporting records for customer approval. This role involves dimensional inspections, monitoring measurements, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, working with Quality, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service.

You will collaborate to meet customer requirements on time and help drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPAP requirements and customer submission processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection methods and measurement techniques.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile PPAP packages in accordance with AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
• Coordinate and track PPAP submissions through customer approval.
• Maintain PPAP status reports and communicate submission status to management and internal departments.
• Maintain PPAP records, customer approvals, and retained sample inventory.
• Gather and organize required supporting documentation, including dimensional layouts, material certifications, capability studies, gage studies, and customer-specific forms.
• Process PPAP resubmissions resulting from engineering changes, process changes, supplier changes, or customer requests.
• Submit PPAP documentation through customer portals and maintain associated records.
• Respond to customer PPAP requests and documentation inquiries in a timely manner.
• Perform dimensional inspections and layouts on PPAP and production parts.
• Analyze and verify dimensional capability of products and manufacturing processes.
• Measure products using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin gages, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment.
• Prepare dimensional reports and supporting measurement documentation for customer submissions.
• Review material certifications and test reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections as required.
• Document inspection results by completing reports, logs, and electronic records.
• Ensure current document revisions are included in PPAP submissions.
• Support document control activities related to PPAP and customer documentation.
• Review Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies, including Gage R&R results.
• Review Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability data supporting PPAP submissions.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits as assigned.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, EMS, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

PPAP knowledge

Reading drawings

Dimensional inspection

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

Communication

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Team collaboration

Customer portals

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a PPAP Quality Technician to prepare, coordinate, track, and maintain PPAP documentation and supporting records for customer approval. This role involves dimensional inspections, monitoring measurements, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, working with Quality, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service.

You will collaborate to meet customer requirements on time and help drive continuous improvement.