PPAP Coordinator

Date: 2026

Reports to: Quality Manager

Would you like to work for a company where ambitious spirits and creativity thrive? L&L Products offers a culture that grows talent and flourishes with innovation. It is a place where you are encouraged take control of your own professional development by using L&L’s extensive training opportunities to craft solutions to the industry’s hottest problems. Here is where quality of work, product and relationships are a priority. 

L&L Products is built on the basic philosophy that good people working together, listening to each other’s ideas with an open mind and everyone wanting to do a little better each day will ensure our success. Our existence is full of wise principles, sacrifices and victories, laughs, and lasting memories that tell exactly who we are. How we came to be the great company, the caring family that we are today.

This individual must be able to communicate and interact in a positive manner with co-workers and customers to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit all supporting quality documentation per customer requirements for samples, prototypes, engineering changes and new parts (PPAP) on time including all elements of the AIAG PPAP including but not limited to; warrant (PSW), dimensional layout, capability, FMEAs, control plan, internal and customer print, retained samples, gage R&R's, process flow diagrams, design records, test results, and process performances studies. 
• Review all prints/ mylars for compliance to best practices, design engineering standards, and verification that customer prints match L&L print/ requirements. 
• Responsible for using all forms, manuals, and customer portal applications per customer requirements and ensuring the latest requirements are cataloged within the document control process. 
• Participate in APQP Gate Review Process and Oracle workflows with ability to manage, track, follow-up, communicate status of assigned PPAP responsibilities. 
• Complete and update all necessary paperwork for manufacturing Oracle inspection report collection plans. 
• Verify gage R&Rs for all quality and manufacturing gages being used in production to be complete and meet customer requirements before PPAP submission. 
• Obtain and verify calibration records for all measurement equipment is up to date for the respective PPAP prior to submission. 
• Request and coordinate data retrieval for required dimensional and material performance reports.  Prepare statistical analysis of capability studies using Minitab software. 
• Maintain and file all records relating to Advanced Quality Planning, Submissions (samples, prototypes, Engineering changes and PPAP's), and customer specifications. 
• IMDS submissions per customer requirements. 
• Upload PPAP submissions and customer approvals/ PSW to customer portals and Oracle respectively. 
• Prototype PPAPs per customer specific requirements. 
• KPI for on-time PPAP submission and first past yield meeting targeted KPI goals. 
• Review and record supplier PPAPs utilizing review sheet for KPI objectives. 
• Coordination and tracking of annual validations. 
• Support customer requests and provide timely communication with customers, suppliers, and cross functional team. 
• Proven ability to work effectively with team members, foster positive relationships and the ongoing development of job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to evolving requirements, priorities, and regulatory expectations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 manufacturing experience 
• Quality experience 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and technically proficient.
• Ability to lead projects and drive results. 
• Computer skills (Microsoft O365/ Teams/ Oracle/ IMDS/ Nitro/ SharePoint)
• Automotive OEM and Tier portal applications for quality and PPAP requirements. 
• Knowledge of MSA requirements 
• GageTrak software
• Basic statistics/ Minitab software 
• Analytical specification testing and instrumental skills 
• Project Management 
• Technical writing and reporting 
• Basic Chemistry and laboratory practice skills 
• Analyze and solve problems systematically
• Develop relationships and communicate expectations and issues to customers
• Manage and drive change to improve processes and systems 
• Must be able to maintain flexible hours and travel as required

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Expertise

Physical Demands Analysis: 

• Continuous sitting at desk
• Continuous computer work, keyboarding, computer mouse, and computer monitor
• Occasional lifting or lowering an object from one level to another up to 30 lbs. 
• Occasional transporting/carrying an object by hands up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional pushing or pulling by hands up to 30 lbs.   
• Occasional reaching above or below shoulder and forward 
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching 
• Continuous fine finger movement
• Occasional handling materials
• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time
• Frequent sitting/standing/walking
• Occasional climbing stairs and step ladder
• Personal Protective Equipment Requirements (PPE): safety shoes, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, and other PPEs required by customers

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside Work – continuous 
• Hot/Cold – occasional 
• Humid/Dry – occasional
• Dust/Vapor Fumes – rare 
• Hazardous Machines – rare
• Moving Objects – rare 
• Loud Noise – rare

Never = Not Required/Never (0%)

Rare = Seldom/Rare (Not daily – 1-10%)

Occasional = Minor/Occasional (Less than 3 hours – 11-33%)

Frequent = Required/Frequent (For 3-5 hours – 34-64%)

Continuous = Major/Continuous (More than 5 hours – 64-100%)

• Excellent total compensation package
• 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
• Onsite medical clinic
• Generous 401K contributions
• Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being

L&L Products does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. L&L Products will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.