PPAP Coordinator

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Job Description

PPAP COORDINATOR

AUBURN HILLS, MI

As a member of the Quality team, the PPAP Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and documenting quality processes and procedures. This member will also partner with our management team to align our quality initiatives and functions with the objectives of the business.

Responsibilities

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Supplier PPAP approvals and maintain required supporting documentation, in profile

Customer PPAP submissions and maintain required supporting documentation, SQMS

Attend PPAP conference calls and provide plant updates as required

Maintain Supplier PPAP Bump Chart matrix

Assist with PTR coordination and assist in preparing proper documentation

Attend product audit reviews

Support in capability and Gage R&R studies with quality engineer

Maintain SQMS matrix on New customer program PPAP status

Verify SQMS PPAP status for service acceptance

Print PPAP report out on service as required

Support the Bump Chart tracking breakpoints for product changes

Attend weekly PPAP call, provide feedback as needed

Support scanning the seats (Front row, second row and 20%)

Overlaying with CAD models using Poly works software

Verify lab requirements are preformed per the required schedule

Coordinate Assign LPA Assembly Audits and make sure they are completed at plant level

Update LPA board Weekly

Update Line Side Communication Boards weekly

Perform IATF Internal Audits as needed

Work with Program Management to understands scope of EWO changes, supplier PPAP target dates & support EWO breakpoint dates

communicated break point dates to customer

Weekly reviews of supplier PPAP’s during launch to support Non- Saleable, Saleable, and Full MRD’s

Prepare IMDS request and work with all Lear plants PPAP Coordinates to ensure request are completed timely

Submit IMDS request to Lear PETC, follow up and correct issue No BOM issues, supplier and part number issues as necessary

Attend Weekly Bump chart calls with other PPAP Coordinators, Program Managers & BOM Manager

Report supplier & customer PPAP status updates

Establish supplier and customer breakpoints and update to latest information

Review upcoming changes, close completed changes

Track all ECN and EWO’s

Completed 2 IPPM/COPQ Kaizen projects per year to drive improvements

Fill in for Quality Coach as needed

Weekly call with GM SQE’S, providing PPAP status

Experience Requirements

Your Qualifications:

Prior experience in automotive manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

 Experience performing IATF Internal Audits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.