Quality Coordinator SMT​/PCB

Quality Coordinator (Electronics Manufacturing)

Location: Atlanta, GA | Position Code: 62

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Salary: $85,000+ per annum

We are seeking a highly technical and strategic Quality Coordinator to lead a multidisciplinary team of Quality Engineers, Floor Support, and Metrology specialists. This pivotal leadership role within a Tier 1 Automotive/Electronics environment is responsible for the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) and cultivating a high-performance quality culture.

• Coordinate and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and technicians, ensuring alignment with site and corporate quality objectives.
• Exercise authority to stop production if quality standards are not met to protect the customer and the brand.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 and coordinate all internal/external audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality disputes, manage non-conformities, conduct 8D analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report key indicators including PPM, Scrap Cost, Rework, and FPY (First Pass Yield) using corporate methodologies.
• Design and coordinate training on Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA) and IPC/ESD standards.
• Ensure compliance with local environmental requirements and contribute ESG data to corporate systems.

• 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 also highly valued.
• Audit Mastery:
  Proven experience conducting/participating in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits (VDA 6.3 or ISO 14001 additional 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, MSA.

This role offers the opportunity to join a high-growth facility where quality is central to the business. You'll have autonomy to drive change, implement Lean Manufacturing projects, and influence the global corporate quality strategy.