Quality Coordinator: Drive Compliance & Improvement

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

Job summary

Westport Machining, part of Universal Logistics Holdings, seeks a Quality Coordinator to support QMS administration, drive IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 compliance, investigate quality issues, and assist with corrective actions. You will coordinate documentation, participate in audits, and partner with production to implement process improvements.

The role requires experience in manufacturing quality, familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, RCA, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or quality-related experience required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015.
• Familiar with PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and RCA.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting audits is 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 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.

Skills

IATF 16949

ISO 9001:2015

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Root cause analysis

Technical drawings

Excel

Auditing

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Westport Machining, part of Universal Logistics Holdings, seeks a Quality Coordinator to support QMS administration, drive IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 compliance, investigate quality issues, and assist with corrective actions. You will coordinate documentation, participate in audits, and partner with production to implement process improvements.

The role requires experience in manufacturing quality, familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, RCA, and strong analytical skills.