PPAP/ Tool Trial Coordinator

Highlight:  Coordination of Internal tool trials and PPAP runs for Launch projects for OEM/ aftermarket or Relocation/Transfer projects+ Coordination of PPAP submission from suppliers for Launch projects/transfer/changes for OEM/ aftermarket jobs.

Job description:

• Maintain Site Schedule Map with all TT/PPAP runs;
• Coordinates TT/PPAP production trial activities;
• Collaborate with all departments: manufacturing operations, quality, process engineering, logistic, project management to assure ON TIME / PPAP activities
• Document and Report results by maintaining an approvals tracker and a rejection tracker (with details information regarding the reason of rejection);
• Identification / assessment of customer requirements;
• Verification of product and / or process specific documents for completeness­ ;
• Able to perform internal audits in all plant areas and support preparation for customer audits;
• Prepare weekly build plan schedule and broadcasts to affected groups for planning purposes;
• Assist in troubleshooting activities online;
• Record and track outstanding issues generated during tool trial and PPAP builds, escalating issues to appropriate authority;
• Present relevant KPI’s at monthly management review meetings;
• Track event performance, actual build completion dates;
• Responding to team members’ concerns; coordinating requirements with interested departments and decision makers;
• Responsible to make sure Tooling Management is aligned with project’s commercial strategy;
• Maintains status of Suppliers APQP and take appropriate actions to ensure, quality and timing issues are resolved on timely basis;
• According to Project Timelines issues requests to suppliers for component PPAP’s;
• Communicates the status of supplier PPAP delivery dates with appropriate Litens departments;
• Maintains supplier tooling records and authorizes payment of tooling costs.

Knowledge Required:

• Industrial / Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma;
• Five years relevant work experience in automotive industry;
• Working knowledge of APQP process;
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications;
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills combined with logical approach to problem solving;
• Well-developed people skills with a team building approach to resolving conflicts;
• Works well under pressure of deadlines and multiple priorities;
• Command of English, German is an advantage;
• Project Management experience;
• Working knowledge of core quality tools including PPAP, SPC, FMEA and MSA;
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings including a strong understanding of GD&T.

For further information or direct application e- mail us at: ristena.sirboiu@litens.com