Job Description

PPAP Program Administrator

• Lead the company PPAP program across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and with Suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to develop a PPAP Schedule of document submissions .
• Manage receipt and review PPAP documents for Phase 3 & Phase 4 to the agreed upon schedule .
• Review and assess the following documents for acceptability: Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Process Control Plan, Measurement System Analysis, Initial Process Studies, and First Article Inspection.
• Visit supplier locations to view process, layouts, tooling, and progress of PPAP documents and supporting information.
• Prepare presentations and manage meetings with internal, supplier, and government representatives on the status of PPAP progress.
• Interface with Engineering on receipt of DFMEA and Design Risk Analysis documents.
• Prepare final PPAP summary of documents for submission to the customer.
• Conduct Internal PPAP and RCCA Training.
• Knowledgeable on the AS9145 APQP PPAP Standard.
• Ability to review a part drawing.

Investigation and resolution of Quality issues that impact Production, Delivery, Deprocessing or Field Problems.
Lead GDLS Product Assurance at Production Program Reviews with Customer and Internal Program meetings
GDLS Product Assurance P.O.C. for communication between Customer and the Manufacturing Facilities
Coordinate periodic Quality Reviews with the Customer and DCMA
Coordinate development of Product Assurance estimates, rationale & justification in response to RFP‘s
Reviewer of Proposals, Contracts, and Modifications for Quality requirements
SHC Quality POC for launch activities for new vehicles/variants
Special Projects

Position Requirements:
Competency:
Must be able to communicate to all levels within the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline preferred. Will consider bachelor’s degree with different discipline combined with years of experience.

Must have working knowledge of ISO9001:2015

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Exposure to Oracle Applications, Teamcenter, TIPQA

Travel to production facilities, Government locations, and/or suppliers.

Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.