Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Specialist at Sumiriko Ohio Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONAPQP Specialist GENERAL PURPOSE: The APQP Specialist’s activities extend to most SRK-OH Departments as well as to most of our customers and suppliers. The Specialist coordinates the New Model activities to insure conformance to SRK-OH’s schedules and requirements. The Specialist routes and follows-up on issues with the proper department to gain a quick, accurate, and reasonable resolution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Travel extensively both domestic and international, sometimes on short noticeEstablish and maintain master program schedules to match overall customer schedulesProvide suppliers with schedule and quality requirements for new programs to match overall customer schedulesFollow-up with suppliers on status of tooling, capacity, and overall programsReview past problems and assist with developing strong Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Work with Engineering to order appropriate tooling to meet new part requirementsProcurement/assist suppliers in preparing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentsWork with Technical and Engineering on testing for new parts or materials to meet customer schedules (PV testing)Work closely with the Purchasing and Production Control Departments to ensure timely delivery of trial and pre-production parts to local or overseas processing locationsWork with Technical, Engineering, QA and Mfg. to ensure good part design and workabilityWork with PE, Mfg., QA and suppliers to conduct assembly trials and feedback results to improve launchSubmit reports and documents to customers as needed to keep on scheduleWork closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop training schedules and handoff responsibility Conduct / coordinate quality and capacity reviews internally and at the suppliers (HVPT)Recognize, assign and reduce the cost impact of trials, design changes, transportation, part quality, etc.Any other requirements to meet the customer expectationsDuring slow new model time frames, assist with supplier improvement activity and tracking internal quality issuesOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB INFORMATION: Associates at all levels must maintain their Roles and Responsibilities as outlined within SRK-OH’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO9001 and ISO 14001. These industry standards are necessary to ensure continued Customer Satisfaction in relationship with our philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the job such as education, competencies, experience, knowledge and skills. This should include any specialized knowledge and expertise applicable to the job.Minimum two (2) year associate degree in related field or equivalent experienceAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate good written and oral communication skillsBasic understanding of tooling, schedules, Purchasing activity and a variety of Manufacturing methods and processesUnderstanding and knowledge of the Advanced Product Planning Quality ProcessAbility to read and interpret complex part and tool drawingsGood computer skills and basic usage of Microsoft applications [Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.]