Job ID: ZK93389378
Location: Pineville, NC
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 07/14/2026
Production Quality Coordinator | Pay Rate: $26.5-29.5/hour | Schedule: 8am -4pm | Onsite
What Matters Most
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Schedule: 8am – 4pm
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Opportunity to support quality systems, product testing, calibration, document control, and audit processes in a manufacturing environment
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
We are seeking a Production Quality Coordinator to support product and process quality standards within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for incoming, in-process, and shipping inspections, while also supporting testing, calibration, document control, audit reporting, and quality system compliance. The ideal candidate has strong automotive quality experience, above-average computer skills, and hands-on knowledge of metrology and measurement equipment. This position works closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality leadership to identify non-conformances, improve processes, and ensure compliance with ISO/IATF 16949 requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct incoming inspections of raw materials and component parts using visual, mechanical, and chemical testing methods to verify compliance with quality standards.
- Perform in-process quality inspections, production audits, shipping inspections, and product testing according to internal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Manage calibration and verification activities for measurement and test equipment, including logging, tracking, and maintaining equipment records.
- Maintain ISO/IATF document control processes for customer requirements, specifications, test methods, audit findings, and quality records.
- Identify non-conformances, document findings, generate accurate reports, and recommend improvements to reduce cost, improve quality, and optimize test equipment maintenance.
- Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality leadership to resolve issues, maintain product traceability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow all company safety, housekeeping, personnel, and quality policies while performing additional duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associate degree required; coursework or certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Direct automotive industry quality experience is strongly required; candidates without automotive quality background will not be considered.
- Working knowledge of ISO/IATF 16949 quality management system requirements.
- Hands-on experience using metrology and measurement equipment in a Quality Lab setting, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required, including Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with quality management software or ERP systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with document control, audit reporting, product traceability, and customer requirement management.
- Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and resolve non-conformances with strong attention to detail.
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 or other advanced metrology equipment.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available through The Reserves Network
- 401K, direct deposit, pay card options, and referral bonus program
- Training, career growth, and long-term stability with a quality-focused manufacturing organization
Your New Organization:
This opportunity is with a manufacturing organization that values quality, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement. The work environment is hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative, requiring strong communication across production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams. This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality professional who is comfortable working with automotive quality systems and manufacturing standards.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is dependent on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
