Production Quality Coordinator

Position Overview

The Production Quality Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and advancing product and process quality standards across the organization. This position supports the quality assurance group through hands-on inspection, testing, document control, and calibration activities. The ideal candidate brings solid automotive industry quality experience, strong computer proficiency, and practical knowledge of metrology and measurement equipment, all while operating in compliance with ISO/IATF 16949 quality management system requirements.

Quality Inspection & Testing:

• Conducts incoming inspection of raw materials and component parts using visual, mechanical, and chemical testing methods to verify compliance with quality standards
• Performs in-process quality inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer requirements, including product identification and traceability
• Executes product testing per established test methods and documents results accurately
• Conducts shipping inspections and audits to verify outgoing product quality
• Monitors production operations against defined processes; identifies non-conformances and escalates or resolves issues in a timely manner

Calibration & Metrology:

• Manages the calibration and verification process for measurement and test equipment
• Coordinates with maintenance and engineering to log, track, and maintain new and existing devices

Document Control & Reporting:

• Maintains ISO/IATF document control processes for internal and external documents, including customer requirements, specifications, and test methods
• Documents audit findings for process, product, and system audits; generates clear and accurate reports
• Supports the Program/Quality Manager with administrative tasks, data collection and analysis, and records management

Continuous Improvement & Compliance:

• Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize test equipment maintenance
• Upholds all company safety, housekeeping, and personnel policies, as well as quality policies and ISO/IATF 16949 requirements
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervision

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Associate degree (2-year) required; coursework or certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Direct experience in the automotive industry is strongly required — candidates without automotive quality background will not be considered
• Working knowledge of ISO/IATF 16949 quality management system requirements

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with metrology and the use of measurement equipment in a Quality Lab setting (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM)
• Above-average computer skills required — proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is essential
• Experience with quality management software or ERP systems is a strong asset
• Familiarity with document control systems and audit reporting processes

Professional Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve non-conformances independently
• Solid written and verbal communication skills for reporting, documentation, and customer interaction
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plastics processing, extrusion, or injection/blow molding operations
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plan development
• Prior experience using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) or other advanced metrology equipment
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles

Founded in 1973 by Mr. Giorgio Battagliotti, MPE Srl is an internationally established company specialized in the production of precision technical items in thermoplastics produced using the technologies of injection molding, blow molding and injection blow molding (Pressblow molding).

Competencies, expertise and skills accumulated in over forty years of activity, combined with continued efforts in terms of quality, have enabled MPE to consolidate the recognized position of a reliable and punctual partner at a both national and international level – thanks also to its foreign subsidiaries MPE USA, MPE Balkan and MPE Mexico and the newly born MPE China.

In addition to production, MPE offers its customers consultancy, design and co-design, development of new components and assembly services, mainly for the automotive industry. Our customers are primarily first level suppliers (Tier 1) and, increasingly, the automakers (OEMs).