Quality Assurance Coordinator - EFC International

Are you passionate about quality assurance and eager to ensure that products meet the highest standards? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills can shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! EFC International is searching for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our Chicago area branch.

As a Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will assist the Quality Manager in directing and coordinating our quality program to ensure that our products consistently meet established standards. You will play a vital role in maintaining and improving quality objectives aligned with corporate policies and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

To excel in this role, you will:

- Assist in developing and maintaining quality objectives in line with corporate policies.

- Communicate quality philosophy and standards to key personnel.

- Establish and oversee inspection, testing, and evaluation methods.

- Review design documentation for compliance with quality standards.

- Decide on product acceptance based on quality inspections.

- Analyze data from quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with policies.

- Develop innovative solutions to address quality issues.

-- Prepare and report on Quality Assurance performance.

- Direct inspection and testing activities to maintain product quality.

- Stay updated on government and industry quality codes and standards.

- Collaborate with various departments within the organization.

- Implement quality training programs for key personnel.

- Manage customer return material authorizations and dispositions.

- Maintain and report on nonconforming material areas.

- Provide dispositions and necessary documents for nonconforming products.

- Approve freight charges related to quality activities.

- Investigate and respond to customer complaints regarding quality.

- Maintain the quality concern system and update notes in SAP.

- Interpret and write Corrective Action Reports.

- Develop and maintain automotive documentation requirements.

- Maintain documents and records with periodic expiration.

- Lead and complete Layered Process Audits.

- Assist in maintaining the Continuous Improvement Program.

- Manage activities related to the Quality Management System, including audits and ISO certifications.

- Demonstrate behavioral competencies and skills to achieve company goals.

Qualifications:

- Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred; 1-3 years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, IMDS, and SAP.

Certificates and Licenses: Certified Internal Auditor preferred.

Join Us:

This job description outlines the primary duties and standards of the position but is not all-inclusive. You will be expected to perform any other related duties as assigned by your supervisor. If you are ready to make a significant impact on our quality assurance efforts and grow with our company, we encourage you to apply.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and skilled professional to our team!

EFC International currently operates with a hybrid schedule of four days in office and one day remote.

Flexibility is available.