Quality Coordinator

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Machining in Louisville, KY is seeking a Quality Coordinator to support the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and driving continuous improvement across operations.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and customers, support internal and supplier audits, and assist with PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, and SPC to maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• 2+ years in manufacturing quality or related roles.
• Strong reading of drawings and specs.
• Experience with quality systems and audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist with compliance activities related to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015.
• Investigate quality concerns and support root cause and corrective action.
• Coordinate and maintain quality documentation, records, and work instructions.
• Perform internal audits and support customer and third-party audits.
• Assist with PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and quality reporting.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide data to support decision-making.
• Work with production teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Support supplier quality activities and monitor non-conforming material.
• Help maintain inspection equipment calibration records and quality databases.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Assist with employee training on quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements.

Skills

QMS Administration

IATF 16949

ISO 9001:2015

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Westport Machining is a leading manufacturing facility in the heavy truck industry, providing high-quality CNC machining solutions to major OEM customers. We are seeking a Quality Coordinator to support our quality initiatives, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the operation.

This role is ideal for someone with manufacturing quality experience who enjoys working closely with production, engineering, and customers to maintain high standards and improve overall performance.

What You'll Do

• Support the day-to-day administration of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Assist with compliance activities related to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015
• Investigate quality concerns and support root cause and corrective action activities
• Coordinate and maintain quality documentation, records, and work instructions
• Perform internal audits and support customer and third-party audits
• Assist with PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and quality reporting
• Monitor quality metrics and provide data to support decision-making
• Work with production teams to identify and implement process improvements
• Support supplier quality activities and monitor non-conforming material
• Help maintain inspection equipment calibration records and quality databases
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles
• Assist with employee training on quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing or quality-related role
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001:2015
• Familiarity with quality tools such as PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and root cause analysis
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience conducting audits or supporting audit activities preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 2+ years of manufacturing, quality, or related experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability