Quality Assurance Lead - Automotive Compliance & Audits

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to monitor quality across production activities and auditing functions. You will guide Team Leaders and Operators, ensure proper documentation and calibration, and maintain compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves reviewing control plans, participating in LPA, and supporting problem solving with customers and suppliers. Travel may be required, and a high school diploma plus technical training is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two year college or applicable technical training and certification preferred.
• Two years’ quality experience, automotive preferred.
• Ability to read and understand customer blueprints.
• Knowledge of calibration technique for micrometers and calipers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness 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 to Team Leaders and direct Operators on inspection and quality activities.
• Ensures documentation is available and used throughout production.
• Ensures gauges are correct and properly maintained; calibrates micrometers and calipers.
• Maintains records and reports per customer or company procedures.
• Reviews quality documentation including statistical evidence and product certification for incoming materials.
• Participates in problem solving with customers and suppliers.
• Participates in Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan.
• Maintains housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.
• Complies with IATF 16949 and Lean principles.
• May perform other duties as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college / technical training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Cooper Standard is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to monitor quality across production activities and auditing functions. You will guide Team Leaders and Operators, ensure proper documentation and calibration, and maintain compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves reviewing control plans, participating in LPA, and supporting problem solving with customers and suppliers. Travel may be required, and a high school diploma plus technical training is expected.