APQP/PPAP Quality Coordinator

Seal & Design, Inc. is a family owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

Purpose:

Provides expertise to cross functional teams to facilitate total quality methods associated with raw material and fabrication activities, training, & logistical support.  Monitor the quality of manufactured & purchased products and develop standards and processes for maintaining or improving quality. Uses PPAP/APQP methodology/core tools to ensure the organizational processes are being met, analyze & report results, assist with launch deliverables, update and track open issues.

Responsibilities:

• PPAP document coordinator, compile all necessary documentation required within each level of PPAP per customer's request. Ensure all documents and customer specific requirements are being met or addressed
• Qualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality issues
• Responsible for updating any PPAP documentation to reflect any product or process changes resulting from corrective or preventative actions related to RMAs
• Support sales with APQP process and conduct Quality portion of APQP approval.
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining CSRs (Customer Specific Requirements), reviews for compliance
• Conducts Product/Process & Layered audits and compiles, evaluates & distributes the results
• Provide support during internal QMS audits, IATF (3rd party) audits, and customer audits
• Reviews & evaluates product test reports against the customers' compound specifications
• Meets or exceeds department KPI’s
• Maintains records and procedures in compliance with all quality standards and certifications
• Assists Director of QA, QA Manager, SQE, QA Technicians & QA Inspectors in any duties as requested, participate in QA morning huddles
• Assist & support Canada, Rochester, & Syracuse divisions and other internal departments as needed
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

• Associates degree (AA) in a technical curriculum or minimum five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs
• Knowledge of ISO and/or IATF16949 quality systems
• Knowledge of statistical concepts (SPC)
• Proficient in use of measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, vision systems, etc.
• Strong CAD, blueprint reading skills, including comprehensive understanding of GD&T
• Trained and competent in complying with the AIAG Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) manual and the associated APQP process
• Knowledge of IMDS (International Material Data System) and CAMDS (China Automotive Material Data System) and their operations
• Strong attention to detail

Seal & Design rewards our engaged and talented team with competitive salaries and generous, comprehensive benefit packages which include:

· Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

· 401(k) and profit sharing

· Paid Time Off

· Bonuses

· Paid Holidays

· Life Insurance

· Yearly Performance Reviews