Quality Engineer and Coordinator

Job Title:

Quality Engineer and Coordinator

Location:

Alpharetta, GA

Employment Type:

Direct-Hire

Salary: $85,000

• Coordinate the quality team, including quality engineers, floor support staff, and metrology.
• Ensure implementation of quality management system procedures and lead continuous improvement; authority to stop production if standards are not met.
• Maintain quality indicators (PPM, scrap, rework, FPY) and drive corrective/preventive actions to meet objectives.
• Manage nonconformities, supplier complaints, and customer complaints, including 8D analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate certification and customer audits with the Quality Manager; interface with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Train staff on QMS standards (IATF 16949/ISO 9001), Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA), and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and corporate teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electronic, or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 6–10 years as a Quality Engineer in electronics, preferably automotive; minimum 3 years coordinating quality staff.
• Experience with Tier 1 suppliers/Automotive OEMs; ISO 9001 audit experience required, IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 desirable.
• Knowledge of Core Tools (MSA, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, APQP), GD&T, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong KPI management, negotiation, and customer complaint resolution skills.
• Proficient in MS Office;
  English proficiency for international meetings.

A results-driven quality leader who can coordinate a team, manage quality indicators, and confidently interface with customers and corporate stakeholders.