PPAP Coordinator

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

Job Summary

As a PPAP Coordinator, you will manage PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities for Stoneridge products that are supplied for commercial vehicles. You will work together with engineering, quality and production teams to ensure that product changes and new products meet customer and automotive quality requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate PPAP submissions for engineering changes and product transfers.
• Prepare PPAP schedules, track deadlines and ensure documentation meets AIAG PPAP, IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Collect, review and maintain PPAP documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, dimensional results, material certificates and PSWs.
• Prepare and submit PPAP packages, and follow up on customer feedback, approvals and resubmissions.
• Act as the main contact for PPAP-related communication with customers and internal teams.
• Support engineering and quality teams with PPAP-related questions.

What You Need

• Vocational education or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or a related technical field.
• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering or the automotive industry.
• Basic knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans and SPC is an advantage.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different teams and customers.
• Good attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to learn automotive quality standards and customer requirements.

What we offer

• An international working environment with colleagues from 15 different nationalities.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow within the company.
• Confido health insurance.
• A competitive benefits package.
• Salary range: €2,300–€2,700 gross per month.