Quality System Coordinator

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

The purpose of the Quality System Coordinator position is to ensure that specific customer requirements are met. Participate in the reduction of poor-quality costs generated in manufacturing processes. Responsible for promoting awareness of customer requirements, as well as following up on internal, external or customer audit processes.

The Quality Systems Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, improving, and ensuring compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements (CSR), and applicable regulatory standards. The position coordinates internal and external audits, manages quality documentation, supports corrective actions, and promotes continual improvement throughout the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.

• Ensure all quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records are controlled, updated, and available to relevant personnel.

• Coordinate document control activities, including issuance, revision, retention, and archiving of controlled documents.

• Monitor compliance with customer-specific requirements, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.

• Develop and maintain the annual internal audit program.

• Coordinate and participate in:

• Internal audits

• Layered Process Audits (LPA)

• Manufacturing Process Audits

• Product Audits

• System Audits

• Act as primary contact during:

• IATF Certification Audits

• Surveillance Audits

• Customer Audits

• Corporate Audits

• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation and closure of corrective actions.

• Facilitate root cause analysis using methodologies such as:

• 8D

• 5 Why

• Fishbone Diagram

• Coordinate containment, corrective action, and effectiveness verification activities.

• Monitor nonconformities and drive actions to prevent recurrence.

• Prepare and consolidate performance data for Management Review meetings.

• Generate KPI reports related to:

• Internal PPM

• Customer PPM

• Audit Results

• Supplier Performance

• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

• Corrective Action Status

• Track action items resulting from management reviews.

• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements from OEMs and Tier 1 customers.

• Monitor updates to IATF 16949 Rules, Sanctioned Interpretations, FAQs, and customer requirements.

• Support customer visits and quality system assessments.

• Coordinate quality system training and awareness programs.

• Maintain competency matrices and training records.

• Promote understanding of IATF 16949 requirements throughout the organization.

• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.

• Analyze quality data and identify opportunities for system improvements.

• Promote risk-based thinking and preventive actions within business processes.

Keys to Success

• Keeps self-control in hard situations.
• Strong Communication skills
• Problem Solving and decision making.
• Costumer focus (internal and external)
• Negotiation skills
• Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Problem Solving process.
• Exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests
• Negotiation skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leadership experience, developing and driving initiatives.
• Experience preparing and delivering Manufacturing training.
• In charge of at least three people who will report directly to you.
• Good personnel management

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• Industrial engineering, bachelor's degree in management, quality or manufacturing engineering, or similar degree
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Quality Systems within the automotive industry.
• VDA 6.3 and 6.5 Process Audits.
• Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PC, AMEF and MSA).
• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Course
• Internal Auditor (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949)
• Second part auditor.
• General Motors BIQS
• Troubleshooting
• Desirable: knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.
• Fluid English

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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