Quality Coordinator SMT/PCB

Quality Coordinator (Electronics Manufacturing)

Location : Atlanta, GA | Position Code: 62CGUA

Salary : $85,000+ per annum

The Opportunity

John Charles Search is proud to represent a global leader in the electronics manufacturing

space currently expanding its operations in Atlanta, Georgia . We are seeking a highly technical

and strategic Quality Coordinator to lead a multidisciplinary team of Quality Engineers, Floor

Support, and Metrology specialists.

This is a pivotal leadership role within a Tier 1 Automotive/Electronics environment,

responsible for the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) and the cultivation of a

high-performance quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Coordinate and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and technicians,
• ensuring alignment with site and corporate quality objectives.
• Operational Authority: You hold the authority to stop production if quality standards
• are not met to protect the customer and the brand.
• QMS Management: Lead the implementation and maintenance of IATF 16949 / ISO
• 9001 standards and coordinate all internal/external audits.
• Customer & Supplier Interface: Act as the primary point of contact for quality
• disputes, managing non-conformities, 8D analysis, and corrective actions.
• Metrics & Reporting: Monitor and report on key indicators including PPM, Scrap Cost,
• Rework, and FPY (First Pass Yield) using corporate methodologies.
• Technical Training: Design and coordinate training for staW on Core Tools (APQP, PPAP,
• FMEA, SPC, MSA) and IPC/ESD standards.
• Sustainability: Ensure compliance with local environmental requirements and
• contribute necessary ESG data to corporate systems.

Technical Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electronic,
• Mechatronic, or Chemical).• Experience: 6–10 years as a Quality Engineer in Electronics Manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership/coordinating role.
• Sector Expertise: Experience in Tier 1 Automotive is preferred (Aerospace or Medical
• backgrounds are also highly valued).
• Audit Mastery: Proven experience conducting/participating in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• audits (VDA 6.3 or ISO 14001 are a significant plus).
• Electronics Proficiency: Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, ESD standards, and
• PCN/PTN/RMA processes.
• Core Tools: Expert-level command of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a high-growth facility where quality isn't just a

department, it's the core of the business. You will have the autonomy to drive change,

implement Lean Manufacturing projects, and influence the global corporate quality strategy.

Interested candidates should submit their resume via John Charles Search for immediate consideration.