PPAP Specialist

Wald-Wire-and-Manufacturing-Co; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accidental and Critical Illness

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k with profit sharing

Job summary

Wald Wire is seeking a quality professional to manage PPAP/APQP activities and lead dimensional inspection efforts for sheet metal components. The role involves coordinating with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure documentation and processes meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates will have PPAP/APQP experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong Excel/Word skills to maintain records, generate reports, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Review customer drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and PPAP submission requirements.
• Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation, including PSW, PFMEA, Control Plans, and reports.
• Coordinate PPAP for processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions when PPAP requirements are not met.
• Track PPAP status, customer feedback, revisions, and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate first article and dimensional inspections for fabricated sheet metal components.
• Review inspection results against drawings and specifications and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate quality records per AIAG guidelines.
• Assist APQP, new product introduction, and production launch activities.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Excel

MS Word

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Experience RequirementsExperience with, but not limited to:Microsoft Excel/WordCalipers/ micrometers / Height gaugesCMM / dimensional inspection equipmentERP/MRP SystemsQuality / document-control systemsSPC / capability analysis toolsEducation RequirementsHigh school/GED and some post secondary schooling in a related manufacturing field.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage PPAP activities from initial customer requirements through customer approval and production launch.Review customer drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and PPAP submission requirements.Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation, including:Part Submission Warrant (PSW)Process Flow DiagramsProcess Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)Control PlansDimensional inspection reportsMaterial and performance test resultsCapability studiesMeasurement System Analysis (MSA/Gage R&R), as applicableMaterial certificationsCertificates of complianceSample parts and supporting documentationCoordinate first article and dimensional inspections for fabricated sheet metal components.Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure drawings, tooling, fixtures, welding processes, fabrication processes, and inspection methods are properly documented.Coordinate PPAP requirements for processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending/forming, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly.Review inspection results against customer drawings and specifications and coordinate resolution of discrepancies.Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions when PPAP requirements are not met.Track PPAP status, customer feedback, revisions, and approval dates.Communicate with customers regarding PPAP submissions, deviations, questions, and approval requirements.Coordinate supplier documentation and certifications when outside processes or purchased components are part of the PPAP.Maintain accurate and controlled quality records in accordance with company procedures and customer-specific requirements.Support APQP, new product introduction, engineering changes, and production launch activities.Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, process capability, and manufacturing performance.Ensure PPAP documentation is completed in accordance with applicable customer requirements, AIAG guidelines, and internal quality procedures.Qualifications2+ years of related quality or manufacturing experienceWorking knowledge of PPAP and APQP processesSheet metal fabrication or metal manufacturing experience preferredAbility to read blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and specificationsKnowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and process capabilityExperience with dimensional inspection tools and measurement methodsStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and WordStrong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and communication skillsBenefitsHealth, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceAccidental and Critical IllnessPaid Holidays/Floating HolidaysPaid Time Off – 40 hours for first year of employment401k with profit sharing optionsSalary/ Hr