Quality Systems Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Role Purpose:

Define, maintain, and improve the internal Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, customer-specific requirements, and internal GKN Automotive systems. Support plant compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Quality Management System (QMS):

  Ensure the QMS remains effective, aligned with GKN Excellence System, and compliant with internal and external requirements.

• Compliance & Documentation:

  Administer policies, procedures, and documentation control to meet IATF, ISO 14001/45001, and customer-specific standards.

• Audit Coordination:

  Plan and execute internal and external audits (system, process, product) and support third-party certification audits.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Identify and implement quality system improvements through structured change management and root cause analysis.

• Training & Capability:

  Support internal auditor training, and develop site competencies in quality tools, standards, and methodologies.

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience:

  • 3–6 years of experience in quality systems within the automotive industry .

  • Strong understanding of IATF 16949 , ISO 9001/14001/45001, and customer-specific requirements.

  • Experience coordinating audits and maintaining certification readiness.

  • Proficient in quality tools (FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, document control systems).

• Based in Ohio or nearby regions (e.g., Michigan ) for site accessibility.

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in manufacturing environments.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

You should be proficient in:

• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Quality Control Data Analysis

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)