YKK AP America Inc. is an innovation-driven manufacturer of commercial façade systems and residential windows and doors. Along with our subsidiary, ERIE Architectural Products, we support forward-thinking architecture through advanced manufacturing, sustainable design, and long-term value.
At YKK AP America, we turn architectural innovation into solutions that protect the environment, create value for our customers, and strengthen communities.
At YKK AP, we design and manufacture high-quality fenestration solutions for both commercial and residential markets. See the types of products we offer.
Our products are used on buildings across the United States. Visit our project portfolio to see commercial projects featuring products from YKK AP and Erie AP.
The STUDIO 101 Design Center offers hands-on product demonstrations and training events. Featuring products from our commercial, residential and Erie AP businesses, we have locations in downtown Atlanta, GA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
YKK AP Inc. (Japan) is dedicated to building a better society through our Architectural Products (industrial products for construction), such as windows, doors, curtain walls, and exterior products.
At YKK AP and ERIE AP, we believe a career should be more than just a job, it should be a path to growth, purpose, and possibility. When you join our team, you become part of a global company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Here, your ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and your future has no limits.
We are looking for people who want to thrive in a collaborative culture and are motivated to do their best work. Our hiring process is the primary opportunity for us to get to know each other.
At YKK AP and Erie AP, we believe a career should be more than just a job…it should be a path to growth, purpose, and possibility. When you join our team, you become part of a global company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Here, your ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and your future has no limits.
Your career with YKK AP is more than a job, it’s part of something bigger. THE CYCLE OF GOODNESS® is at the heart of our culture, reminding us that when we create value for others, we all succeed.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We offer a competitive benefits package to support employees’ well-being and encourage long-term, rewarding careers at our company.
YKK AP offers a variety of plans designed to support your and your family’s health and wellbeing.
Financial
Build your financial future with retirement matching, HSA funding, and tools to help you reach your financial goals.
Other Insurance and Protection
Stay covered for whatever life throws your way with a full range of insurance plans.
Time Away
Enjoy generous vacation time and flexible personal days to recharge and refocus on what matters to you.
Many Locations, one mission
Your teammates and your workplace matter. Across all our locations, we foster a collaborative culture where diverse perspectives come together to create meaningful work.
We operate several branches and manufacturing centers that serve commercial customers across the U.S. and residential customers in the Southeast.
YKK AP is a subsidiary of YKK AP Inc. (Japan), a global leader in products for commercial buildings and residential homes.
We’re proud to have team members from more than 45 countries. The map highlights the global perspectives that shape our culture.
WHO WE ARE
Did you think we made zippers?
Many people know YKK for zippers and fasteners. At YKK AP, we’re proud to be part of that same family, but our focus is architectural products (AP)—windows, doors, and facades that bring buildings to life. The AP business was born from founder Tadao Yoshida’s vision to do more with the technology and machinery that wasn’t performing well for zippers, expanding innovation beyond fastening.
YKK AP America Inc., established in 1991 as the North American subsidiary of YKK AP Inc., carries forward the same commitment to the Cycle of Goodness® philosophy. Today, we’re an industry leader in manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability across the country.
At YKK AP and Erie AP, our products frame glass – but they also shape the places where people live, work, and connect. Our commercial division designs and manufactures wall systems, entrances, and operable products that define skylines and shape a more sustainable future in communities nationwide. In our residential business, we deliver innovative vinyl windows and doors that make homes more comfortable, beautiful, and lasting. Behind every product is the service and support of our talented team—dedicated to quality, innovation, and customer care.
YKK AP America Inc. is proud to be recognized for excellence in both candidate and employee experience because people are at the heart of everything we build. We earned the CandE Award from the Talent Board in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for delivering an above-benchmark candidate experience; and in 2025 we were honored with a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Human Resources Department of the Year category for our submission, “The Employee Experience: A Virtuous Cycle at YKK AP America Inc.” These achievements reflect our commitment to creating an environment where every candidate feels valued and every employee has the opportunity to thrive.
The Voices of Our People
YKK AP has given me the chance to build strong relationships in a positive workplace.
Barbara Pitts |
YKK AP,
Macon, GA
Erie AP provides an environment that creates an opportunity for employees to move forward.
Zahra Shariatzadeh |
Erie AP,
Lakeshore, ON
From my initial role in 2015 to now, the consistent level of support received has been unparalleled.
We Build a Better Society Through Architectural Products
Our purpose guides our actions: from the products we create to the way we show up in our community. We create value through our products, supporting our employees, our communities, and our environment.
We create lasting impact through our products, our people, and our purpose. Join a team that values collaboration, craftsmanship, and building a better future.
Barbara Pitts | YKK AP, Macon, GA
Brandon Greene | YKK AP, Dublin, GA
