Quality Coordinator

**Quality Coordinator** Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Let's simplify itthink belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? **WHAT TO EXPECT** *** As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. **Working full-time from our Dumfries office**, you will be reporting directly to the Quality Manager. You will fulfil the requirements of the Supplier Management System; including supplier monitoring, 2nd party audits, corrective action, PPAP approval, material re-validation and supplier development. *** **Key responsibilities (to name a few)**: - Responsible for the organisation, planning and improvement of the layered process and finished product audit systems to maximise their effectiveness in supporting Quality Excellence and Strategic Plans. - Maintain the Tooling Management System. - Carry out Laboratory duties in support of the Quality department business plan. - Complete Internal System Audits - Collaborate with Quality Control Engineer to ensure effective operation of the calibration / measurement systems for the plant. - Support the overall Quality Management System and associated processes. *** **ABOUT YOU** *** - Relevant professional qualification e.g. IQA / HNC/D. - Experience of quality and or manufacturing process environment with an understanding of Quality Core Tools and principles. - Experience, knowledge and good understanding of IATF 16949 / 9001 standard and requirements and the ability to carry out audits. - Good analytical ability and experience in automotive or related industry. - Must possess good organisational, people and time management skills to ensure optimum efficiency of the quality system and quality functions. - Knowledge of PC packages and information systems (windows, databases). - Good communication skills both written and verbal. - Must be legally authorised to work in the UK without company sponsorship, i.e. Right to work in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. *** **WHY GATES?** Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. **ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?** If so and you fit the above criteria, please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain either through Indeed or to: - Human Resources Department, Gates (U.K). Limited, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TS **Basic Purpose and Function** - Fulfil the requirements of the Supplier Management System; including supplier monitoring, 2nd party audits, corrective action, PPAP approval, material revalidation and supplier development. - Responsible for the organisation, planning and improvement of the layered process and finished product audit systems to maximise their effectiveness in supporting Quality Excellence and strategic Plans. This involves working closely with the Operations, MDCI and Engineering functions in resolving quality related issues. Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with documented procedures and customer requirements. Ensure the accurate documenting of Quality procedures and ongoing monitoring and reporting of results and agreed performance indicators. - Maintain the Tooling Management System - Tooling inspections (incoming, in process and periodic), release and reports. - AS400 addition of new mould into system, organising TT bags, maintain updated mould list. - Control of tooling internal / external repairs, monitoring & reporting of tooling costs. - Support Engineering Department with priority list for tooling repairs (contacting production / planning team and external suppliers). - Carry out Laboratory duties in support of the Quality department business plan and as per the scope of the general "Q.A Laboratory Requirements' QP Ref - **4.10.6.** - These responsibilities include the preparation, testing, release and certification of incoming, in-process and finished product & material, and the recording / analysis