Coordinator Quality Assurance Lead

Cooper Standard; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to monitor quality for all production activities and auditing functions, guiding Team Leaders and Operators on inspection and quality matters.

The role includes reviewing control plans, maintaining calibration equipment, ensuring proper documentation, and supporting Lean and continuous improvement activities in accordance with IATF 16949. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year College or Technical Training preferred.
• Two years’ experience in quality, automotive preferred.
• Ability to read and understand customer product blue prints.
• Knowledge of calibration technique for micrometers and calipers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitors inspection activities on the production floor.
• Monitors auditing activities for compliance to print and customer requirements.
• Monitors and reviews statistical charts for accuracy and reactions.
• Reviews control plans for completeness to print and customer requirements.
• Provides guidance and instruction to Team Leaders and direct Operators regarding inspection and quality activities.
• Ensures the correct documentation is available and in use throughout the production environment.
• Ensures that correct gauges are in use and properly maintained, including calibration of micrometers and calipers.
• Maintains necessary records and reports as per procedures; reviews quality documentation.
• Acts in problem solving with customer and suppliers; participates in Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Ensures housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained; complies with IATF 16949.
• Utilizes continuous improvement concepts including Lean; may perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Quality monitoring

Auditing

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year College or Technical Training

Two years’ experience in quality

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Calibration equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible to monitor quality for all production activities and auditing functions including instruction and guidance to Team Leaders and direct Operators.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitors inspection activities on the production floor
• Monitors auditing activities for compliance to print and customer requirements
• Monitors and reviews statistical charts for accuracy and reactions
• Reviews control plans for completeness to print and customer requirements
• Provides guidance and instruction to Team Leaders and direct Operators regarding inspection and quality activities
• Insures the correct documentation is available and in use throughout the production environment
• Insures that correct gauges are in use and properly maintained, in addition to the calibration of the micrometers and calipers utilizing certified test equipment
• Maintains necessary records and reports as per the customer or company specific procedures
• Reviews quality documentation including statistical evidence and product certification for incoming materials
• Actively participates in problem solving activities for the customer and suppliers
• Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan
• Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
• Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949
• Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two year College or applicable Technical Training and Certification is preferred
• Two years’ experience in quality, preferably in the automotive industry
• Ability to read and understand customer product blue prints
• Knowledge of calibration technique for micrometers and calipers, including linkage to core tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willngness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.