Job Purpose
The PPAP Technician is responsible for preparing, coordinating, tracking, and maintaining Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and supporting records for customer approval. This position performs dimensional inspections and product measurements, compiles quality documentation, manages PPAP submissions, maintains retained samples, and supports compliance with customer-specific requirements, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 standards .
Key Responsibilities & Job Description
1. PPAP Coordination and Administration (~50%)
- Prepare and compile PPAP packages in accordance with AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements
- Coordinate and track PPAP submissions through customer approval processes
- Maintain PPAP status reports and communicate submission status to management and internal departments
- Maintain PPAP records, customer approvals, and retained sample inventory
- Gather and organize required supporting documentation, including dimensional layouts, material certifications, capability studies, gage studies, and customer-specific forms
- Process PPAP resubmissions resulting from engineering changes, process changes, supplier changes, or customer requests
- Submit PPAP documentation through customer portals and maintain associated records
- Respond to customer PPAP requests and documentation inquiries in a timely manner
- Compile all PPAP, ECR, SCR documents including IMDS Report and review to assure customer print specifications are met
- Prepare Part Submission Warrants (PSW) and approval documentation
2. Inspection and Measurement Activities (~35%)
- Perform dimensional inspections and layouts on PPAP and production parts
- Analyze and verify dimensional capability of products and manufacturing processes
- Measure products using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin gages, optical comparators, and other inspection equipment
- Prepare dimensional reports and supporting measurement documentation for customer submissions
- Review material certifications and test reports for completeness and accuracy
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections as required
- Document inspection results by completing reports, logs, and electronic records
- Perform GR&R (Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility) and Capability studies
- Interpret blueprints with GD&T callouts and perform measurements with various gages
- Ensure the Control Plan, PFMEA, and flow diagram meet customer print requirements (special characteristics, special testing, etc.)
3. Quality Systems Support (~10%)
- Ensure current document revisions are included in PPAP submissions
- Support document control activities related to PPAP and customer documentation
- Review Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies, including Gage R&R results
- Review Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability data supporting PPAP submissions
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits as assigned
- Adhere to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and company policies and procedures
- Document and update Cpk studies
- Support gauge calibration activities and maintain the calibration system
4. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional activities required to complete PPAP submissions, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service to ensure customer requirements are met accurately and on time
- Communicate and interact with Engineering, Tool Room, and Production as necessary to promote specification compliance and customer PPAP submission
- Serve as the primary customer contact for PPAP activities, responding to customer requests and coordinating submissions
- Manage product flow into and out of the PPAP stage area
5. Continuous Improvement
- Participate in problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action investigations
- Collaborate in the validation and verification of corrective actions to ensure effectiveness and compliance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System
- Train new employees on the proper use of inspection equipment and measurement techniques
- Contribute to the development and revision of quality procedures, work instructions, and training documents
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or other technical degree preferred
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of PPAP experience preferred
- Experience in quality assurance or engineering-related position
- Automotive Industry experience preferred
职位类型:全职, 其他
薪资: RM1,959.98至RM5,266.75(每月 )
Work Location: 现场办公