967 - Quality Systems Coordinator

Drive; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive's Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility is seeking a Quality Systems Coordinator to support and maintain the QMS, ensuring IATF 16949 compliance and customer requirements. This role collaborates with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Management to keep the system audit-ready.

The ideal candidate is an IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor with experience developing, writing, revising, and maintaining quality documentation, and leading internal audits.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Current IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive quality systems.
• Experience leading internal audits and third-party certification readiness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve the QMS per IATF 16949.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Develop, write, revise, and maintain quality documents (policies, SOPs, forms).
• Ensure controlled documents are current and properly distributed.
• Lead CAPA activities and verify effectiveness.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA documentation.
• Prepare management review reports and quality performance metrics.
• Train staff on quality system requirements and document updates.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Auditing

Quality documentation writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

Position Summary

Our Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Quality Systems Coordinator to support and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS). This role is critical to ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate must be an IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor with demonstrated experience developing, writing, revising, and maintaining quality system documentation. This position works closely with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Management to ensure our quality system remains compliant and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external customer, registrar, and supplier audits.
• Develop, write, revise, and maintain quality documentation, including:
  • Policies
  • Procedures
  • Work Instructions
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • Forms and Quality Records
• Ensure all controlled documents are accurate, current, and properly distributed through the document control system.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA documentation.
• Coordinate management review meetings and prepare quality performance reports.
• Conduct employee training on quality system requirements, procedures, and document updates.
• Monitor compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5 Why, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to maintain compliance and improve operational performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Current IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor certification (Required).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Quality Systems within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience writing, editing, and maintaining quality system documentation.
• Experience leading internal audits and preparing organizations for third-party certification audits.
• Working knowledge of Automotive Core Tools:
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • SPC
  • MSA
• Excellent technical writing, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with electronic document management systems and ERP software.
• Knowledge of customer-specific automotive requirements.

*Competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000 based on experience