Project Coordinator

SURGE Staffing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee quality containment and mechanical rework projects on the manufacturing floor. The role involves coordinating small teams, ensuring adherence to specifications, and maintaining meticulous inspection records.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, highly organized, and able to communicate with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and production teams. Shift options include first and second shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality, containment, or quality supervision/leadership.
• Mechanical rework or manufacturing experience required.
• Experience coordinating quality or containment activities.
• Experience working with small teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily quality containment and inspection activities.
• Support mechanical rework operations and ensure work meets specifications.
• Provide direction to small teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and production personnel.
• Identify quality issues and troubleshoot problems; document results accurately.
• Maintain reports and project documentation; assist with site launches.
• Monitor progress and ensure customer and quality requirements are met.
• Support process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Work overtime, weekends, and varying hours as needed.
• Travel to other sites or project locations as required.

Skills

Quality containment

Mechanical rework

Team coordination

Dimensional inspection

Precision measuring tools

Problem solving

Communication

Technical specifications

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Education

Engineering or technical education

Tools

Calipers

Pin gauges

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Project Coordinator

Position Overview

We are hiring a Quality Containment Project Coordinator to support quality, containment, and mechanical rework projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on coordination role for someone with quality, containment, mechanical rework, or manufacturing experience who can help oversee daily operations, maintain quality standards, coordinate small teams, and support new project launches.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, highly organized, comfortable working on the manufacturing floor, and able to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and production teams.

1st Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

2nd Shift: 3:30pm-12:00am

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily quality containment and inspection activities
• Support mechanical rework operations and ensure work is completed according to specifications
• Provide direction and support to small teams to keep projects on schedule
• Communicate with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and production personnel to maintain workflow
• Identify quality issues and help troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Accurately document inspection results, project activity, and quality records
• Maintain accurate and timely reports and project documentation
• Assist with new site and project launches, including setup, training, and process validation
• Monitor project progress and help ensure customer and quality requirements are met
• Support process improvements and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment
• Work overtime, weekends, and varying hours based on production and project needs
• Travel to other sites or project locations as needed

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality, containment, or quality supervision/leadership
• Mechanical rework or manufacturing experience required
• Experience coordinating quality or containment activities
• Experience working with small teams in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience performing dimensional inspections
• Ability to use precision measuring tools such as:
  • Calipers
  • Pin gauges
  • Micrometers
  • Height gauges
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to read and follow technical specifications and work instructions
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with customers and internal teams
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and varying schedules as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or technical education
• Quality containment experience
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with mechanical rework
• Previous quality lead, quality supervisor, or team lead experience
• Experience supporting new site or project launches
• Experience working with OEM or automotive manufacturing customers

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