Quality PPAP Coordinator

Metro Plastics Technologies, LLC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company in Noblesville, IN is seeking a PPAP Coordinator to ensure quality consistency in part production. The role involves leading the PPAP process, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams, and maintaining PPAP documentation. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a minimum of 6 months' experience in quality manufacturing. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays

401(k)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plastic molding process, preferably injection molding and PPAP process.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the entire PPAP process for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required documentation for PPAP submission.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy.

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

6 months’ experience in quality manufacturing

Job description

About Metro Plastics Technologies

Metro Plastics Technologies is an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. With over 50 years in business, Metro Plastics has extensive plastic production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a dedicated on-site tool room and metrology lab supporting operations in a newly built state-of-the-art facility in Noblesville, IN.

PURPOSE: A PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Coordinator is an employee tasked with planning and ensuring quality consistency in the creation of a part. This position's primary objective is to provide a controlled plan to identify and swiftly counter any factor that could alter the specifications and production tolerance for a given part, such as tool attrition or temperature fluctuations during production.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and lead the entire PPAP process for new and existing products, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and supply chain, to gather all required documentation and data for PPAP submission.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of PPAP documentation.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure that the production process is capable of consistently meeting customer specifications.
• Oversee and take part in the measurement and inspection activities, ensuring that proper measurement equipment and techniques are used, and that measurement data is accurate and well-documented.
• Communicate with customers regarding PPAP status, addressing any concerns or questions, and ensuring timely submission and approval of PPAP packages.
• Maintain records of all PPAP submissions and approvals and provide regular updates to management on PPAP progress and performance.
• Assist with production when needed and support with quality questions about parts.
• Maintain records of all new tool samples or engineering change samples.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
  
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 6 months’ experience in quality manufacturing.
• Knowledge of plastic molding process, preferably injection molding and PPAP process.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter and able to effectively work without close supervision.
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
• Employee will stand or walk most of their work hours
• Employee will routinely use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules
• Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life and Short-term Disability
• Employee Paid Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Plans
• PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Drug Testing/ Background Check

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, additional functions may be required. The organization reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.