Quality Coordinator 1

Job Description

Quality Coordinator I

Department: Quality Assurance Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor

• Delta Shift: Thursday-Saturday. 7p-730a

Job Summary

As a Quality Coordinator I , you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving product quality by conducting audits, managing non-conformances, supporting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and procedures. You will work closely with production teams to identify issues, drive problem-solving, and support the company's commitment to continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

Essential Functions

• Conduct audits on manufacturing processes, completed firearms, and international shipments to ensure compliance with established standards and work instructions.
• Record variances, follow up on corrective actions, and issue Quality Alerts as needed.
• Participate in daily shift meetings and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Maintain and update departmental quality procedures and visual standards.
• Monitor non-conformance activity and actively assist production teams with problem-solving efforts.
• Investigate quality deviations and support the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Demonstrate commitment to and leadership in environmental health and safety principles, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in the company's continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through high integrity, safety awareness, fair and equitable treatment, and teamwork.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment, or a combination of related experience, education, and/or training.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), metrology equipment, and gaging techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Willingness to work varying shifts as needed to support business requirements.
• Demonstrated alignment with company values.
• Flexibility to be assigned to other departments, functional groups, or shifts as required by management.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to machinery, noise, chemicals, lights/lasers, and other typical shop conditions.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by company policy and position requirements.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing production environment and may involve working in and around production machinery.