Quality Coordinator

Wagner - Technical; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner - Technical seeks a QA Coordinator to support packaging, assembly, returned goods, and incoming audits of purchased parts. This role ensures that all finished goods and components meet specifications and customer requirements, with a focus on data quality and process compliance.

The position involves maintaining QA records, conducting First Article Inspections per AS9102, coordinating RMA activities, and supporting continuous improvement through data-driven quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with IPC 610 standards.
• 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address data quality issues by reviewing data and processes.
• Analyze and interpret documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Inform QA Manager of deviations.
• Gather and review data to ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Identify data-driven quality improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain QA records and compile QA reports.
• Participate in team development and quality best practices.
• Support investigations, deviations, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Conduct First Article Inspections per AS9102 and other customer requirements.
• Ensure line equipment is calibrated to meet quality standards.
• Perform internal QMS audits.
• Maintain QT9 activities and documentation.
• Coordinate RMA activities.
• Inspect customer-returned PCBAs per IPC-A-610 or customer requirements using a microscope.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

QT9

Microscope

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

The QA Coordinator provides support regarding packaging, assembly, returned goods and performs incoming audits of purchased parts. Performs quality assurance activities to assure that all finished goods & parts meet the specification and requirements. Monitors systems and procedures to measure their effectiveness to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Identify and address issues in data quality, sourcing, or documentation by reviewing existing data and processes for inconsistencies or gaps.
• Thoroughly analyze and interpret existing documents and data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with required standards.
• Oversee compliance with organizational, state, federal, and relevant industry laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Promptly inform the QA Manager and Operations team of any deviations from established standards.
• Gather and review data against a specific baseline to ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with Operations and customers to resolve quality issues as they arise.
• Identify data-driven solutions and implement quality improvement plans to drive continuous enhancement.
• Maintain accurate records and compile required QA reports in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in team and personal development, focusing on quality methodologies and best practices.
• Support investigations, deviations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct First Article Inspections per AS9102 standards and any other additional customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure all line equipment is properly calibrated to meet quality standards.
• Perform internal audits in accordance with established Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Uphold a strong commitment to quality in all aspects of work and decision-making.
• Maintain and manage QT9 activities and related documentation.
• Coordinate Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities effectively.
• Inspect customer-returned printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards or customer-specific requirements, using a microscope as necessary.
• Communicate daily RMA findings to the Production Lead and Quality Manager.
• Assist with Incoming Inspection, IPQ and FQA inspection activities as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality initiatives and continuous improvement.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• Electronic components, industry acceptable inspection and soldering standards, & ESD awareness.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Communication; interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Familiar with IPC 610 standards
• 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• IPC-A-610 certified
• AS9100 & ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• 3-5 years quality experience in the electronics manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with QMS Certifications per ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or ISO 13485 requirements.

Quality Management System (QMS):

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