• PPAP Technician

    Insight Global (St. Paul, MN)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is partnering with a leading medical device manufacturing organization to hire PPAP Technicians. These individuals will support the execution of Measurement System Analyses (MSAs) and complete Process Performance Index (Ppk) studies and First Article Inspections (FAIs) as part of a customer‑driven PPAP requirement. This role includes performing 100% dimensional inspections on incoming components tied to FDA findings and ensuring all parts meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.

     

    PPAP Technicians will work hands‑on with components to perform precise measurements, document results, and verify conformance for PPAP submissions and validations. The position requires close collaboration with the receiving inspection team and quality leadership. Technicians will primarily use hand measurement tools, with opportunities to work with CMM equipment and other precision measurement systems depending on experience.

     

    This role is ideal for someone detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with clearly defined processes and a direct impact on product quality.

    Responsibilities:

    - Perform dimensional measurements on incoming components and document results accurately

     

    - Execute MSAs, Ppk studies, and FAIs per defined criteria and PPAP requirements

     

    - Support 100% inspection activities for FDA‑driven quality findings

     

    - Follow established inspection plans to verify part conformance to drawings and specifications

     

    - Utilize hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges), with potential use of CMM equipment

     

    - Work closely with receiving inspection and quality teams to ensure timely completion of PPAP deliverables

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    - 1+ year of PPAP, inspection, or measurement experience

     

    - Ability to perform and document quantitative measurements

     

    - Experience conducting FAIs and working from inspection standards

     

    - Strong attention to detail and comfort with physical, hands‑on work

     

    - Ability to follow structured inspection criteria and meet tight deadlines - Familiarity with CMM equipment or automated measurement tools

     

    - Experience in a regulated or manufacturing quality environment