Outsourcing Coodinator

**Outsourcing Coordinator

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**Position Summary

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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

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• 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

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• Associates 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Ability to stand for extended periods during inspections.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required.