Application Guide

How to Apply for PPAP Coordinator

at Oshkosh Corporation

🏢 About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation is a global industrial technology leader that designs and manufactures mission-critical vehicles and equipment for defense, fire & emergency, and commercial markets. Their commitment to innovation and safety directly impacts communities worldwide, offering employees the chance to work on products that save lives and enhance resilience.

About This Role

As a PPAP Coordinator, you will be the gatekeeper of quality for new and modified components, ensuring suppliers meet rigorous standards before production. Your work directly supports successful product launches and production readiness, making you a key player in maintaining Oshkosh’s reputation for reliability and safety.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day starts by reviewing a queue of supplier PPAP submissions, checking for completeness and compliance with AIAG and customer specs. You might jump on a call with a supplier to clarify a missing MSA study, then update the tracking spreadsheet and escalate a critical path item to the launch team. After lunch, you review a new control plan revision and coordinate with engineering on a GD&T discrepancy before closing out a few approved submissions.

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🎯 Who Oshkosh Corporation Is Looking For

  • Experienced in quality or supplier quality with at least 2 years of hands-on PPAP coordination, including reviewing dimensional results, GD&T, and control plans.
  • Proficient in AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC) and can independently validate supplier submissions against these standards.
  • Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
  • A proactive problem-solver who can drive corrective actions with suppliers and track multiple PPAP statuses simultaneously using quality management systems.

📝 Tips for Applying to Oshkosh Corporation

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific AIAG Core Tools experience—list the tools (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC) and describe a project where you used them.

2

Mention any experience with remote collaboration or managing suppliers across different time zones, as this role is fully remote.

3

Quantify your impact in previous roles (e.g., 'Reduced PPAP cycle time by 20%' or 'Achieved 100% on-time submission rate for 50+ parts').

4

Include familiarity with Oshkosh’s product lines (e.g., JLG lifts, Pierce fire trucks) or similar heavy equipment, even if indirectly.

5

In your cover letter, explicitly state your working knowledge of GD&T and control plans, and give an example of resolving a supplier documentation gap.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your expertise in AIAG Core Tools and ability to ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.', 'Highlight your experience coordinating with suppliers to resolve issues and drive corrective actions.', 'Demonstrate your organizational skills and ability to manage multiple PPAP submissions simultaneously.', 'Express enthusiasm for Oshkosh’s mission of enhancing safety and resilience, and connect your role to that impact.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Oshkosh’s core business segments (defense, fire & emergency, commercial) and their key products like JLG aerial work platforms or Pierce fire apparatus.
  • → Familiarize yourself with Oshkosh’s quality management system and any recent quality awards or certifications (e.g., ISO 9001).
  • → Look into the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, as mentioned in their corporate responsibility reports.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with PPAP: what levels of PPAP have you managed, and what challenges did you face?
2 How do you handle a supplier who repeatedly submits incomplete or non-compliant PPAP documentation?
3 Describe your process for reviewing a control plan or PFMEA—what key elements do you look for?
4 Give an example of a time you had to interpret a complex GD&T drawing and how you validated it against supplier data.
5 How do you prioritize and track PPAP status across multiple suppliers and components to ensure on-time launch?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn’t explicitly mention AIAG Core Tools or GD&T experience.
  • Failing to provide specific examples of resolving supplier issues or driving corrective actions.
  • Not demonstrating an understanding of PPAP levels (e.g., Level 1-5) and when each is appropriate.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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