Quality Coordinator

About Elmet Technologies

Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet delivers high-performance solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our Quality team is dedicated to ensuring every product meets the highest standards for safety, precision, and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Coordinator to join our Quality team at our Coldwater, Michigan facility.

This role is responsible for coordinating quality assurance activities, maintaining quality documentation, supporting audits, and partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. The Quality Coordinator plays a key role in supporting compliance initiatives, investigating quality concerns, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented quality professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and contributing to operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily quality activities and support the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, corrective actions, and controlled documents
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Investigate nonconforming materials, customer concerns, and quality trends while assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and process performance
• Monitor quality metrics, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support employee training on quality procedures, inspection methods, and documentation requirements
• Assist with supplier quality activities and customer documentation requests as needed

What Success Looks Like

• Strong compliance with quality systems and customer requirements
• Accurate and well-maintained quality records and documentation
• Timely resolution of quality issues and corrective actions
• Successful audit performance with minimal findings
• Improved quality metrics and manufacturing performance
• Strong collaboration across Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 3 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality management systems preferred
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or advanced manufacturing environments preferred

Why Join Elmet Technologies

• Opportunity to support quality initiatives in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy industries
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Compensation: $27.00–$37.00 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and career development opportunities

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.