Quality Control, PPAP

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Chesterfield, MI is seeking a PPAP Coordinator to ensure compliant PPAP documentation and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, production, and supplier quality teams.

The role requires experience with IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP, plus strong communication and documentation skills. The position involves maintaining PPAP records, supporting audits, and generating monthly PPAP status reports.

Qualifications

• PPAP knowledge and experience required.
• Familiar with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, Core Tools.
• Must read blueprints and understand technical customer specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with accurate paperwork.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years in automotive quality systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain PPAP documentation, including FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Dimensional Results, Material Certifications, and Appearance Approval Reports.
• Ensure all PPAP packages comply with IATF 16949 and specific OEM/customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supplier quality teams to gather and validate PPAP documentation.
• Communicate proactively with automotive customers and management regarding PPAP status, requirements, and approvals.
• Responsible for operation of computer hardware and software related to PPAP data collection and determination of product quality and process capability.
• Maintain accurate PPAP records and support internal and external audits, including customer, supplier and OEM audits.
• Gather and report monthly reports for PPAP status.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

Quality Standards

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Teamwork

IATF 16949

Education

High school with quality training

Job description

PPAP Coordinator - Onsite

Location Chesterfield, MI, United States

Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better for Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top‑notch team of more than 43,500 diverse and high‑performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

• Prepare, review, and maintain all PPAP documentation, including FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Dimensional Results, Material Certifications, and Appearance Approval Reports.


• Ensure all PPAP packages comply with IATF 16949 and specific OEM/customer requirements.


• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supplier quality teams to gather and validate PPAP documentation.


• Communicate proactively with automotive customers and management regarding PPAP status, requirements, and approvals.


• Responsible for operation of computer hardware and software related to PPAP data collection and determination of product quality and process capability.


• Maintain accurate PPAP records and support internal and external audits, including customer, supplier and OEM audits.


• Gather and report monthly reports for PPAP status.

The Person:

• High school education with some technical training in quality disciplines.


• 3+ years of experience within Automotive Quality Systems and manufacturing, with direct PPAP and APQP involvement in the following areas:


• PPAP experience is required.


• Knowledge of basic Quality Assurance Standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, Core Tools).


• Strong computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite).


• Must be able to read blueprints and understand technical customer specifications.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Must be detail oriented and able to fill out appropriate paperwork to zero errors.


• Ability to interact effectively within team members, management, coworkers, suppliers and customers.

The Details:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.


• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.


• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.


• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.


• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

The Salary range for this position is $45,700.00 - $73,600.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.


• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.


• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.


• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.


• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech‑driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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