Quality Coordinator I

The Diez Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diez Group in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Quality Coordinator to drive ISO/IATF 16949 compliance and continuous improvement in a steel processing environment. You will act as the focal point for quality issues, maintain documentation, and lead calibration and PPAP/APQP activities.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial quality, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Expect shift flexibility and opportunities for training, audits, and data-driven quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Flexible regarding shifts and overtime
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a quality professional in an industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members
• Auditor Training a plus
• Use of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry and containment processes
• Demonstrated flexibility within a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adhere to attendance policy

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the Document Control System – update all internal documentation for ISO 14001 and IATF 16949, as well as related controlled documents, both internal and external
• Conduct ongoing audits of effectiveness, including containment, sorting, and rework methods
• Ensure that process conditions are monitored and controlled for product consistency and according to the specifications
• Perform visual, mechanical, and functional verification of parts to ensure compliance with set specifications and quality standards
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities
• Train personnel on proper compliance and adherence to new or updated procedures
• Use FMEA and 5S tools to drive continuous improvement within our business
• Ensure product and process changes are made only according to the sequence of activities specified in the MSA/CSA process
• Maintain all press books and specifications
• Maintain and control process documentation
• Maintain and control all calibrated gauges
• Provide direction to Quality personnel
• Assist in updating shift scorecards, trend charts, management review charts, IATF process measurable & management scorecards, and publish as required
• Enter feed-forward information from the steel mills
• Process monthly R1 Mill Claims
• Monitors status of rejected/hold material in Hold Area and tracks disposition: rework/scrap/rework to supplier
• Additional department / positional duties that the company shall assign.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Attendance discipline

Auditing

Measuring equipment knowledge

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

MS Office

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Diez Group, Kansas City, is a Tier One manufacturer of blanked metal. We are looking for a Quality Coordinator to join our team who is passionate about quality improvement in manufacturing environments and knowledgeable about ISO and IATF 16949 requirements. The Quality Coordinator/Engineer will be the focal point for quality issues and certifications, ensuring shift-to-shift consistency and using data to drive continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Assist in maintaining the Document Control System – update all internal documentation for ISO 14001 and IATF 16949, as well as related controlled documents, both internal and external
• Conduct ongoing audits of effectiveness, including containment, sorting, and rework methods
• Ensure that process conditions are monitored and controlled for product consistency and according to the specifications
• Perform visual, mechanical, and functional verification of parts to ensure compliance with set specifications and quality standards
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities
• Train personnel on proper compliance and adherence to new or updated procedures
• Use FMEA and 5S tools to drive continuous improvement within our business
• Ensure product and process changes are made only according to the sequence of activities specified in the MSA/CSA process
• Maintain all press books and specifications
• Maintain and control process documentation
• Maintain and control all calibrated gauges
• Provide direction to Quality personnel
• Assist in updating shift scorecards, trend charts, management review charts, IATF process measurable & management scorecards, and publish as required
• Enter feed-forward information from the steel mills
• Process monthly R1 Mill Claims
• Monitors status of rejected/hold material in Hold Area and tracks disposition: rework/scrap/rework to supplier
• Additional department / positional duties that the company shall assign.

Requirements

Qualifications

• All candidates must be flexible regarding shifts and overtime
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a quality professional in an industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• Auditor Training a plus
• Use of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry and containment processes
• Demonstrated flexibility within a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adhere to attendance policy

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has some supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a steel processing and distribution plant. On the plant floor, the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn appropriately.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will be on his/her feet often, as frequent walking throughout the facility is required. Occasionally required to sit and work in an office, completing reports. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb and descend a flight of stairs, as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Extended hours, nights, and weekend work may be necessary based on business needs. First shift (7:00 am until 3:30 pm) and Second shift (3:15 pm until 11:45 pm) positions are available.

Travel

This position requires no regular and customary travel.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree preferred, in a related field.
• Quality experience within the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with IATF, ISO, Document Control fundamentals & Quality Management Systems.
• Auditing experience is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office, including Excel, Word & Outlook.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or list all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time with or without notice.