Project Coordinator

Surge Staffing; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing in Arlington, TX is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead quality and containment efforts on a hands-on, floor-level basis. You will oversee daily activities, drive quality improvements, and guide small teams in meeting customer and project requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong quality/process knowledge, and proficiency with measurement tools. Travel to other sites is possible; night shift runs 6:30 PM–6:30 AM, four days on, three off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management or leadership experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing.
• Hands-on quality and mechanical/rework experience; ability to lead from the floor.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection and containment processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily quality, containment, and rework activities.
• Lead small teams to meet customer, quality, and project requirements.
• Perform and oversee dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Support mechanical rework and ensure work is completed to specifications.
• Communicate with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and team members to resolve issues.
• Maintain project documentation and inspection records.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Project Coordinator – Quality & Containment

Location: Arlington, TX
Compensation: $55,000–$60,000 annually, based on experience
Schedule: Night Shift | 6:30 PM–6:30 AM | 4 days on / 3 days off
Travel: Required

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, process-driven Project Coordinator to support quality and containment projects. This position is ideal for an experienced leader with strong mechanical aptitude, quality/containment knowledge, and experience in rework or manufacturing operations.

The Project Coordinator will oversee daily activities, ensure quality standards are met, support customer requirements, and provide hands-on leadership to small teams. The successful candidate must be comfortable transitioning between project oversight and floor-level support as operational needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily quality, containment, and rework activities.
• Lead and support small teams to meet customer, quality, and project requirements.
• Perform and/or oversee dimensional inspections using calipers, pin gauges, micrometers, height gages, and other precision tools.
• Support mechanical rework and ensure work is completed according to specifications.
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and team members to maintain workflow and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Support site launches, including setup, training, and process validation.
• Monitor processes and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and execution.
• Provide hands-on support with physical/rework activities when required.
• Travel to other operational sites as needed.
• Work additional days, overtime, weekends, or varying hours based on customer demand.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of management or leadership experience, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, quality, containment, or rework.
• Hands-on quality and mechanical/rework experience, with the ability to lead from the floor and support operations when needed.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection and containment processes, including precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and height gages.
• Process-driven and accountable leadership style with strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM–6:30 AM), 4 days on / 3 days off, with flexibility for additional days, overtime, and weekends based on customer demand.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, non-climate-controlled environment requiring extended walking and standing.
• Reliable transportation, strong attendance, punctuality, and willingness to travel to other operating sites as needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, activities.