Quality Coordinator

Quality Coordinator

Location: Fremont, CA Schedule: Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Pay Rate: $28.00 $30.00 per hour Reports To: Assistant Operations Manager Production/Quality Control

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Coordinator to support quality operations on the manufacturing floor at our Fremont facility. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters on the shop floor and will work closely with Quality Inspectors and Production teams to maintain quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and support customer satisfaction initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have quality experience in a manufacturing environment, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of audits, containment, and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily quality reports including all shift pass-down information
• Support, mentor, and train Quality Inspectors
• Lead containment actions and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues
• Participate in internal audits (LPA, process audits, and product audits)
• Support hiring, training, and follow-up for QC associates
• Manage QC team scheduling and approve timecards
• Initiate containment actions to prevent nonconforming product or process issues
• Identify quality problems and help implement corrective actions
• Maintain quality data collection and reporting
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities on the production floor
• Build strong working relationships between Quality and Production teams
• Provide guidance and disciplinary support for the quality team when needed
• Provide cross-shift support as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year in a quality leadership or coordinator role (automotive industry experience preferred)
• Experience with audits (LPA, process, product audits)
• Experience with containment actions, nonconformance management, and corrective/preventive actions
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SPC, color measurement, GAP, and Flush processes is a plus
• Degree or certification in a related field is a plus

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work on the shop floor and in an office environment
• May require occasional travel (up to 10%)