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PPAP Coordinator - Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky
Posted: Apr 08, 2022 04:43

Job Description

Our Culture:

The heart and soul of ITW are the more than 48,000 hard-working and dedicated people around the world who thrive in the company's decentralized entrepreneurial culture. ITW's unique culture is a competitive advantage, and the company is working hard to make sure that its divisions continue to think and act like smaller companies. ITW businesses have significant flexibility within the framework of the ITW Business Model to customize their approach to best serve their customers and maximize performance. The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW's 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation, and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture.

Our Division:

ITW North American Stamped Fastener Division, (NASF), serves the major OEMs and their tier suppliers in the North American automotive market. The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies. The annual revenue for the division is approximately $170M.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, NASF enhances our customers' competitive advantage by:

  • Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in N.A.

  • Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.

  • Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

---Great Opportunity----

Pay negotiable based on skills/experience, Minimum pay starts at $21.00/hr +

Top-of-the-line Benefits, Excellent 401k, Attractive Vacation Package

11 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarships

Employee Recognition programs

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The PPAP coordinator oversees the production part approval process (PPAP) for products. Duties include obtaining documentation about measurements, conflicting materials, layout and installation requirements for parts, IMDS procedures along, assuring alignment with quality programs and systems. Ensures consistent application of PPAPs and ensures quality systems meet ITW standards and conform to our customer's requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains PPAP and IMDS systems, completing all paperwork as required for tracking and timely submittal, and document control including distribution/removal of obsolete prints, forms, and or work instructions.

  • Maintains sample parts.

  • Participate in quality planning/manufacturing/engineering PPAP process reviews, as needed.

  • Communicate professionally with peers and customers regarding PPAP and IMDS related issues.

  • Able to interface with customers on APQP, process control plans, PFMEAs, MSA, and SPC.

  • Coordinates course of action for alleviating and resolving concerns (8d and 5Y's), as needed.

  • Analyze and verify the dimensional capability of products and processes (Includes suppliers)

  • Understand Gage R&R's and Capability Studies

  • Comply with all company Procedures, Policies, Work Instructions, and IATF16949/EMS-14001 requirements.

  • Other job duties as assigned

  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent; plus 3+ years' work experience within an automotive manufacturing industry.

  • Able to read blueprints.

  • Experience in the Automotive stamping industry (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC) preferred.

  • Experience with root cause analysis, SPC knowledge, technical ability to utilize measuring equipment and gauges.

  • Demonstrated ability to understand written and verbal instructions and professionally communicate with all levels of peers, suppliers, and customers.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Email) Minitab & Adobe Acrobat, and various software systems for logging and tracking results.

  • Detailed-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills, and a collaborative mentality.

Pre-employment background and physical/drug screening with any job offer.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

Lexington, Kentucky