Quality Technician (APQP / PPAP)

OKE Group GmbH; Green Acres Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OKE Group GmbH in Green Acres Colonia, Texas, is hiring a Quality Technician to support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities. You will be responsible for maintaining critical APQP and PPAP documentation, ensuring customer-specific requirements are met throughout product launches.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and basic knowledge of APQP and PPAP. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a quality, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and process flow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain PPAP packages.
• Support initial PPAP submissions and revalidations.
• Perform dimensional layouts for PPAP submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

IMDS systems

Job description

Job Summary

As a Quality Technician, you support Advanced Product Quality Planning activities by executing and maintaining critical APQP and PPAP documentation. You work closely with quality, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure customer-specific requirements are met throughout product launches and ongoing production. By applying your attention to detail, technical documentation skills, and quality knowledge, you help ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely approvals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. $16.00 an hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain PPAP packages in accordance with customer-specific requirements
• Support initial PPAP submissions, resubmissions, and periodic or annual revalidations
• Maintain PPAP records with accurate document traceability, revision control, and completeness
• Support internal and external audits related to APQP and PPAP activities
• Complete and maintain customer-required documentation related to tooling, processes, and manufacturing changes
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of tooling and process data across internal systems and customer documentation
• Support compliance with customer-specific approval requirements and processes
• Create, update, and maintain IMDS entries to meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate IMDS submissions with suppliers, engineering, and customers
• Track IMDS approvals and resolve rejections or required corrections
• Perform dimensional layouts for PPAP submissions, revalidations, engineering changes, and customer requests
• Review, process, and control engineering drawings to ensure correct revisions, specifications, and dimensional compliance
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of additional APQP-related documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent practical experience required
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a quality, engineering, or manufacturing environment required
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of APQP and PPAP requirements
• Understanding of IATF 16949, EMS, and Quality Management System awareness requirements
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and performing dimensional measurements
• Understanding of process instructions, control plans, problem-solving techniques, SPC, and quality documentation
• Knowledge of industry quality and safety regulations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and process flow
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safety standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as a team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality documentation tools
• Basic math, reading, and inventory control aptitude
• Experience with IMDS systems and submissions preferred
• Experience managing customer‑specific documentation, portals, or systems (e.g., USPEC) preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience and familiarity with OEM‑specific requirements (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, etc.) preferred
• Ability to perform job duties requiring prolonged standing and walking, occasional bending and material handling, and lifting or moving items up to 25–50 lbs., with sufficient stamina to work safely in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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