Quality Coordinator

Quality Coordinator in Newark, CA.

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Help Ensure Excellence Every Step of the Way

Are you someone who loves organization, problem-solving, and making sure things are done right the first time? As a Quality Coordinator , you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards before reaching our customers.

In this position, you'll work closely with teams across Assembly, Engineering, Testing, Customer Service, and external partners to support inspections, maintain compliance documentation, manage calibration programs, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working with technical documentation, and thrive in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Quality & Inspection

• Coordinate and support First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products.
• Prepare and manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for customer approval before shipment.
• Verify customer documentation requirements and help ensure on-time deliveries.
• Perform inspections using measuring tools such as calipers and other quality instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles to verify product conformance.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, calibration certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Retrieve engineering documents, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production information using the ERP system (P21).
• Support traceability requirements by ensuring records are properly maintained and archived.
• Communicate with customers regarding RoHS and REACH compliance requirements.
• Coordinate long-term document storage with third-party archival providers.

Collaboration & Customer Support

• Partner with Assembly, Engineering, Test, and Customer Service teams to support quality objectives.
• Coordinate the scheduling, submission, and follow-up of FAIR packages with customers.
• Respond professionally to customer questions regarding quality, documentation, and shipments.
• Work cross-functionally to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Collect and compile monthly 5S performance data .
• Support workplace organization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to maintaining a strong quality management system throughout the organization.

Calibration Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for tool and equipment calibration activities.
• Coordinate calibration services with third-party vendors.
• Maintain accurate calibration schedules and records to ensure compliance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with FAI/FAIR processes .
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Engineering drawings
  • Blueprints
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Technical documentation
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and inspection techniques.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers and measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably P21 or similar platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RoHS and REACH compliance requirements.
• in customer service within a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Experience supporting corrective and preventive action processes.
• Familiarity with calibration management and vendor coordination.
• Experience in industries such as:
  • Semiconductor
  • Electronics
  • Automation
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Devices

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Loves staying organized and keeping accurate records.
• Enjoys solving problems and finding root causes.
• Communicates confidently with both customers and internal teams.
• Takes initiative and follows projects through to completion.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism under pressure.

Why Join Us?

We're a stable, growing manufacturing organization supporting innovative industries including semiconductor, electronics, automation, life sciences, and medical devices.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for pay growth
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Exposure to advanced technologies and products
• Opportunities to expand your skills in quality, compliance, and customer interaction
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Long-term career growth in a professional environment focused on continuous improvement

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based and involves working with quality documentation, reports, ERP systems, and customer communications. You'll also spend time collaborating with production and quality teams on the manufacturing floor.

Occasionally, you'll work in warehouse and shipping areas to support incoming and outgoing product activities. The environment is professional, fast-paced, and dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

Ready to help drive quality and continuous improvement? Apply today and become an important part of our team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, CA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.