Quality Assurance Coordinator

Novae • Clarinda, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Coordinator inspects, tests, and verifies trailer components and finished products at various stages of production. The role works closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet internal and external quality standards, troubleshoot issues, train personnel, and support corrective actions. This position is performed on-site inside a men’s correctional facility, in close proximity to incarcerated individuals. Candidates must pass a rigorous background check and meet facility security and clearance requirements.

The coordinator records inspection results, maintains quality documentation, prepares reports and non-conformance records, and compiles quality performance metrics. The role also supports quality standards and system processes, audits and certifications, product and process change validation, and collaboration across Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warranty, and other sites. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

The work involves regular ladder and scaffolding use, indoor and outdoor work throughout the year, extended periods on one’s feet, occasional exposure to dust and chemicals, and minimal two-handed lifting up to 51 pounds. Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent relevant demonstrated skills and experience.
• Knowledge of trailer manufacturing processes, including fabrication, welding, coating, and assembly.
• Ability to work energetically and with focus in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to read work orders and thoroughly complete paperwork and documents.
• Ability to pass a rigorous background check and meet facility security and clearance requirements.
• Ability to work on-site inside a men’s correctional facility in close proximity to incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding regularly; work indoors and outdoors throughout the year; remain on one’s feet for extended periods; and lift up to 51 pounds using a two-handed lift.
• Visual acuity for inspection of trailers and materials.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Enclosed trailer manufacturing experience.
• Certification, education, or experience with quality processes in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, parts, in-process products, and finished trailers for compliance with work orders, design specifications, and quality standards, using visual inspections, Go/No Go gauges, measuring tapes, and other tools and gauges.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality policies.
• Confirm repairs for identified quality defects.
• Record inspection data and maintain accurate documentation of quality checks.
• Prepare quality reports and non-conformance documentation when issues arise.
• Compile and present quality performance metrics.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Quality Standards, inspection criteria, and quality system processes.
• Collaborate with counterparts at other sites to develop and replicate best practices.
• Work with the Warranty team to review, troubleshoot, and address customer-reported quality issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to investigate root causes, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide production feedback and input to support error-proofing and ensure quality in-station.
• Support the development and maintenance of Production standard operating procedures and work instructions, and help address identified issues.
• Provide guidance and training to operators and production personnel on quality matters.
• Recommend improvements to production processes and quality procedures to reduce defects and improve performance.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and quality certifications.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to validate product and process changes.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support benchmarking and improvement initiatives at other sites; work overtime as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED