The Role: The APQP focal is responsible for ensuring the flawless execution of new product launches, work transfers and process changes to existing product. The focal will lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) efforts across Spirits supply chain. As a Spirit representative, the APQP focal will also conduct training programs and coordinate company initiatives to develop and improve supplier performance and productivity. The focal will provide technical expertise to company employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory education and coaching on the Quality System.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide Suppliers with APQP/PPAP guidance which could include the facilitation and compilation of tools such as (but not limited to):
  • Process Flow
  • Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Control Plan
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  • First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Develop timelines for APQP projects and ensure successful adherence to the schedule
• Interface with a cross-functional team which could include Spirit Internal teams as well as Spirit Customers
• Prepare a monthly summary of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the APQP/PPAP process
• Continuously improve the APQP/PPAP process through enhancements of process and procedures

Additional Activities may include:

• Ensure that suppliers manufacturing, quality system, special processes, and products meet purchase contract requirements, customer requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations.
• Ensures that suppliers document and maintain an approved Quality System to meet the appropriate company or customer requirements
• This requires planning, organization, and conduction of audits, surveys, and inspections of supplier. Represents the company with suppliers. Ensures that suppliers document and maintain an approved Quality System to meet the appropriate company or customer requirements.
• Work with supplier to submit Notifications of Escapement (NOE) and work to closure with 8D’s.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and operations or
• 3+ years of experience with Quality/Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Working knowledge of Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• LEAN and Six Sigma certification
• Competent in Root Cause Corrective Action and ability to perform conformity checks.
• Strong ability to read drawings, procedures, First Article Inspections (FAI) and understand contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with ability and willingness to communicate and work with other functions and sites.
• Proven ability to work on a team while generating respect and trust from staff as well as external customers
• Must be willing to travel approximately 30%

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $77,250 - $118,450

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