Quality Coordinator
We are looking for a Quality Coordinator for our Geneva, IL facility. In this critical role, you will provide quality leadership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving to ensure customers are fully satisfied with the company’s service. The Quality Coordinator will report to the Quality Manager and maintain the quality management system within the Geneva, IL Center.
We offer
Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!
The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
- Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
- Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
- 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Your Responsibilities:
- Receiving, In process and final inspection (testing of products)
- Create inspection certificate report according to DIN EN 10204-3.1
- SAP inspection plan, measurement equipment, complaint, capability.
- Coordinate and Monitor, Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly gauge calibration.
- Support audit activities (External/Internal) IATF 16949
- Conduct product and process audit following VDA standard, requalification’s.
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis MSA
- Create and Submit Deviations for quality issues to customer.
- Support to maintain quality related work instructions.
- Support customer quality concerns.
- Drive Problem Solving
- Conduct monthly Quality Circle Meetings
- Participate in the disposition of non-conforming product as required, including communication with customers regarding Quality issues and complaints.
- Create Quality Alerts as needed.
- Provide training and support to employees on all quality concerns and customer complaints.
- Create credit memos, handling invoicing of consumables, order and receive supplies.
- Maintain 5S in the Quality Lab.
Your Profile
- Associates Degree preferably in Quality or Material Science (equivalent experience may substitute)
- 2+ years of experience in a quality or production role in a manufacturing and/or production environment preferred
- 1+ year of experience implementing and executing ISO 9001:2015 standard is preferred
- Ability to effectively use of problem-solving tools such as Pareto charts, run and control charts, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D (or a similar problem solving discipline) is preferred.
- Proficiency working with MS Office (i.e., Excel, Work, and PowerPoint) is required.
- Effective verbal /writing skills and strong presentation skills
- Must be energetic, goals-driven, result-oriented, and high-energy to be effective in this role.
Why Oerlikon:
Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.
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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!
Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $64260 to $76300 annually. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.
About us
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights.
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Agencies
Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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