Outsourcing Coordinator
Position Summary
The Outsourcing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating outsourced vendor work and performing quality inspections on incoming vendor-supplied materials. This role ensures outsourced parts and services meet company quality standards, are completed on schedule, and align with production and project timelines. The Outsourcing Coordinator serves as a key link between vendors and internal teams, tracking progress, deadlines, and quality compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming quality inspections on vendor-supplied materials, components, and outsourced work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Document inspection results and determine what is out of spec or incorrect materials. Coordinate corrective actions with vendors and inform team as needed.
- Schedule and coordinate outsourced manufacturing and service work with approved vendors.
- Communicate requirements, deadlines, and expectations clearly to vendors.
- Track vendor progress, lead times, and delivery schedules; proactively follow up on delays or issues.
- Maintain detailed records of outsourced jobs, inspection results, and vendor performance.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams to resolve quality or schedule issues.
- Support vendor selection, onboarding, and assist in any performance evaluations based on requests from SCM.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to outsourcing processes and incoming quality control.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality management systems.
- Communicate with preferred vendors to compile RFQ on parts or assemblies.
- Collaborate with purchasing department to have tasks completed within designated timeframe.
- Consolidate parts to prepare shipments to vendors by means of pallet or crate.
- Travel to vendor to make clarifications, inspect, and deliver parts.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing coordination, or supply chain support preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.
- Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.
- All offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with incoming inspection or supplier quality.
- Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems helpful.
- Experience coordinating outsourced or contract manufacturing work preferred.
Competency
- Quality-focused mindset
- Vendor coordination and follow-up
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Problem-solving and root cause thinking
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and deadlines
- Cross-functional collaboration
Working Conditions
- Combination of office and shop-floor environment.
- Occasional visits to vendor facilities may be required.
- Overtime may be required during peak workload periods.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods during inspections.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required.
Wage on Indeed is not correct.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
