Main function of the position: Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Coordinator is responsible for managing all phases of the Quality System audit program, including the planning, scheduling, preparing, auditing, reporting and follow up to closure to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the programs. 

Essential duties and responsibilities: include the following, other duties may be assigned. 

• Manage all phases of the Quality Management System audit program.
• Assist in co-coordinating third part audits (registrars) and assist in Customer and/or Suppliers second part audits.
• Assist in identifying strengths, weaknesses and training requirements of all personnel as related to the effective implementation and operation of these systems.
• Promote and educate all personnel in the understanding key indicator performance measurable and areas requiring improvement. 
• Co-ordinate with appropriate personal any related TS/IATF 16949 training (e.g., Internal Auditor Training, Procedural Training) on a 3 shift bases. 
• Conduct training of Basic Gauging and SPC with new employees or as required. 
• Report on outstanding corrective actions and facilitate problem solving activities as required. 
• Lead/monitor and co-ordinate layered audits and prepare monthly report for PLT. 
• Monitor Customer Websites and provide status reports as requested.
• Update and distribute documentation as required.
• Assist when required with documentation activities.
• Solicit input from supervision on training needs and help to identify factors in the work place that can identify a training need.
• Participate in the Certification of Manufacturing Operators.
• Clean, repair, and set up gauges for shop floor (micrometers, Vernier, dial indicators, digital indicators), etc.  
• Calibrate company and employee gauges, inspection equipment. 
• Maintain computerized system of gauge inventory, calibration dates, calibration history and gauge location, gauge R&R dates and history. 
• Arrange for the calibration and repair of all gauging and inspection equipment not maintained internally. 
• Order gauges and equipment as required. Work with Quality Engineers to develop Gauge Plan on new programs. 
• Maintain inventory of archived/quarantined gauges no longer in current use.
• Assist in the training of employees in the proper use of gauges and inspection equipment. 
• Coordinate Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) include Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies. 
• Develop and monitor detailed test plans, gauge plans, quality procedures and inspection requirements. 

Qualification Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Core Competencies:

• Quality Awareness
• IATF Internal Auditor
• Calibration

Education and/or Experience: 

• Vast knowledge of the TS/IATF 16949 Standard Requirements. 
• Minimum five years' experience in a quality or manufacturing environment. 
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education or courses in quality. 
• Auditing background.
• Functional knowledge of SPC, TS/IATF16949

Language Skills:

• Ability to speak with managers and supervisors to explain progress of jobs and to obtain instructions and tasks. Teach employees and less experienced workers to perform inspection tasks. Organize lead meetings with employees.