Quality Coordinator

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

The Quality Coordinator is a developmental quality role that prepares the employee to serve as the lead person responsible for the quality assurance activities associated with inspection, release, and nonconformance The Gund Company products. The role supports implementation of the quality management system (QMS) at an individual manufacturing site within a global multi-site QMS. Team member works closely with the Quality Specialist to comply with customer specific requirements and to maintain QMS requirements relating to their functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Support site level Quality Management System maintenance including but not limited to:
• Coordinates and maintains non-conforming and corrective action processes
• Maintains established document control system
• Conducts Internal audits and participates in external customer audits
• Completing external surveys
• Oversees and ensures timely completion of technical functions such as:
• Calibration process
• Production Part Approvals (“PPAP”)
• First Article Inspection (“FAI”)
• Quality at the source (In-process Inspection)
• Receiving testing and sampling inspection
• Communicate and update quality objectives/key measures for assigned manufacturing site
• Arrange for essential quality training needs for fellow employees, including, but not limited to:
• Introduction to Quality Management System
• Business Processes / Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain quality records for any applicable standards, certifications and regulations at the site as appropriate
• Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) Traceability
• National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certifications
• Participate in identification and implementation of quality system improvements including procedure improvements
• Assist in team improvement projects including Kaizen events and other lean initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Prior experience with data entry and report analysis in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Willingness to develop project management skills
• Keeps rigorous records with an eye for detail
• Ability to communicate expectations and instructions to team members
• Desire to identify root cause, develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve systems and processes.

Education & Experience

• 2-3 years of experience as a quality-minded leader in an ISO9001 or aviation/space/defense (AS9100) environment,
• An associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• American Society for Quality Certifications desired, but not required: Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Last Revised:

2/2020