Project Coordinator

Surge Staffing; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Project Coordinator to support quality containment and mechanical rework initiatives on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on coordination, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with customers, supervisors, inspectors, and production teams. On-site work with occasional travel and overtime is expected.

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 environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections.
• Ability to read and follow technical specifications and work instructions.

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.

Skills

Quality containment

Quality supervision

Team coordination

Dimensional inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Read technical specs

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.

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

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, and activities.