<p>Job Title: Quality Management Coordinator</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Quality Management Coordinator will manage and lead all activities associated with the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the ISO9001 IATF16949 Quality System. This role involves ensuring training is provided to all personnel within the organization for ISO 9001 / IATF16949 system requirements and facilitating the integration of UES Quality Standards into the QMS. The coordinator will promote the company quality policy and organizational goals, assist all areas and departments in developing procedures, work instructions, and required documentation, and coordinate activities associated with third-party registrar, pre-assessment, initial, and surveillance audits.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Ensure all corrective actions related to non-conformances identified in third-party audits are addressed and processed. </li><li>Ensure the internal audit schedule reviews all elements of the QMS and UES Quality Standards and confirm effective implementation. </li><li>Ensure QMS training of all internal auditors and potential corrective action assignees is complete and effective. </li><li>Lead the maintenance of the QMS software system and provide technical support. </li><li>Audit the effectiveness of root cause analysis of CARs and provide leadership in developing and implementing irreversible countermeasures. </li><li>Evaluate QMS countermeasures for effectiveness prior to presentation to customers or auditors. </li><li>Participate in customer audits and non-conformance closure activities. </li><li>Develop and administer layered process auditing within Portland and Smyrna facilities. </li><li>Maintain quality tracking charts and prepare necessary metrics, reporting, and presentations for quality meetings. </li><li>Enter requisitions as needed for PO creation. </li><li>Stay knowledgeable of customer-specific requirements and ensure conformance. </li><li>Act as an ambassador when dealing with external auditors, third-party registrars, and other individuals. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Certification as ISO/IATF16949 </li><li>5+ years of experience in the quality assurance field </li><li>2+ years of experience in ISO/TS16949 implementation </li><li>Previous Quality Management Systems experience within the automotive industry </li><li>Prior experience working with third-party registrars </li><li>Advanced math skills and statistical/SPC training </li><li>Understanding of gauge R&R and capability studies </li><li>Understanding of the capabilities of the APQP process </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Certification as ISO/IATF16949 - Lead Internal Assessor </li><li>Database experience preferred </li><li>Previous experience in quality systems management </li><li>Confidence and ability to handle pressure </li><li>Willingness to stand ground when identifying non-conformance </li><li>Certification path for lead assessor provided if not already certified </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The role is based in Portland and Smyrna with a 60/40 work distribution. Executives and HR are subject to audits. The work environment requires engagement with various stakeholders both internally and externally, and adherence to strict quality standards.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.</p> <p>(More to come) (More to come) (More to come)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Portland,TN.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>