Coordinator Quality Assurance Lead

Cooper-Standard Automotive•Sterling, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Coordinator monitors quality across production activities and auditing functions, providing instruction and guidance to Team Leaders and direct Operators. The role supports compliance with customer and print requirements, maintains quality records and documentation, reviews incoming-material quality documentation, and participates in customer and supplier problem-solving and continuous-improvement activities. The position works in a professional office environment and on the manufacturing floor, where proper personal protective equipment is required. Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in quality, preferably in the automotive industry.
Ability to read and understand customer product blueprints.
Knowledge of calibration techniques for micrometers and calipers, including linkage to core tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
Wear proper personal protective equipment while on the manufacturing floor.
Complete proper training on equipment and the potential for and avoidance of injury.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college education or applicable technical training and certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor inspection activities on the production floor.
Monitor auditing activities for compliance with print and customer requirements.
Monitor and review statistical charts for accuracy and appropriate reactions.
Review control plans for completeness against print and customer requirements.
Provide guidance and instruction to Team Leaders and direct Operators regarding inspection and quality activities.
Ensure correct documentation is available and used throughout the production environment.
Ensure correct gauges are used and properly maintained, and calibrate micrometers and calipers using certified test equipment.
Maintain records and reports according to customer- or company-specific procedures.
Review quality documentation, including statistical evidence and product certification for incoming materials.
Actively participate in problem-solving activities for customers and suppliers.
Participate in and perform Layered Process Audits (LPA) according to plan.
Ensure housekeeping and health and safety standards are maintained.
Comply with policies and procedures for facility or divisional standards, such as IATF 16949.
Use continuous-improvement concepts, including Lean.
Perform other duties on occasion as required.