The Quality Coordinator I supports the organization’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) by performing routine inspections, tests, and documentation activities per the inspection plan, product drawings and specifications, and customer requirements. This role follows established procedures to verify product conformity, supports controlled processes, and contributes to consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

Perform routine incoming, in‑process, and final inspections in accordance with controlled work instructions, inspection plans, and quality procedures.

Inspect mechanical and electro‑mechanical components and/or assemblies for compliance to drawings, specifications and workmanship standards.

Use approved inspection and test equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, torque tools, continuity testers) as defined in the QMS.

Accurately record inspection and test results as documented information in PALO, inspection reports, or electronic systems as required by ISO 9001.

Identify, label, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with the 13P001 nonconformance control procedure.

Escalate quality concerns promptly to supervisors or quality personnel to support risk‑based thinking and prevention of unintended use or delivery.

Complete first article inspections and documenting results.

Perform functional testing and electronic test equipment such as CMM, Visual Inspection equipment, XRM, Harness Testing, and FARO.

Maintain and assist calibration and proper handling of inspection equipment.

Follow all applicable quality, safety, and environmental requirements on the manufacturing floor.

Support internal audits and corrective actions by providing records, data, and factual observations when requested.

Participate in training to develop knowledge of products, quality requirements, and the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred.

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment preferred.

Required Skills

 Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality inspection principles.

• Strong attention to detail and record‑keeping accuracy.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Ability to utilize measurement tools for accurate measurements.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and work instructions.
• Effective communication and ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to train and explain requirements to different levels in the organization.
• Moderate computer skills with various Microsoft applications, databases, and data entry skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. During travel noise levels may require the use of hearing protection. Working in our production, prototype, or test facility will require the use of PPE including safety glasses and steel‑toe safety shoes.