Quality Coordinator

Job description

About the role As the Quality Coordinator , you will play a key role in administering and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System, with a primary focus on controlled documentation, change control, and training coordination. This position helps ensure QMS documents remain accurate, current, approved, and compliant with ISO 9001 and applicable customer and regulatory requirements. You will partner cross-functionally with Quality, EH&S, Engineering, Operations, and other teams to support consistent product quality, audit readiness, effective process documentation, and customer satisfaction. What you'll do Document Control Administer the master document control system for QMS documents, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, work instructions, forms, and records. Assign and maintain document numbers, revision levels, ownership, approvals, and metadata consistent with company naming and document control conventions. Manage document issuance, distribution, retrieval, and obsolescence to ensure that only current, approved versions are available at points of use. Maintain the master document register and retention schedule, and provide controlled document history and evidence during internal, customer, and certification audits. Change Control Own and administer the change control process for controlled documents, including intake, routing, cross-functional review, and approval of proposed changes. Maintain change control records (e.g., change requests, redline history, approval signatures/dates) to provide an audit trail from initiation through approval and release. Coordinate with process owners, Engineering, Maintenance, EH&S, and the Director of Quality to assess the impact of proposed changes on affected processes, products, customers, and applicable standards prior to approval. Verify that change control activities align with customer notification and approval requirements where applicable. Training Verification Upon release of a new or revised controlled document, identify all roles and personnel affected by the change and confirm that retraining or read-and-acknowledge activities are assigned. Track training completion against document effective dates and follow up on overdue training to ensure personnel are not operating against outdated procedures. Maintain training records and evidence of competency tied to document revisions, ensuring records are audit-ready and traceable to the specific document version trained to. You might be a great fit if you are: Associate degree or higher in business administration, engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, quality, or a related technical field preferred. 2+ years of experience in document control, quality administration, QMS coordination, or a related quality/compliance function, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple documents, revisions, projects, and deadlines concurrently. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and present formal, audit-ready procedures, records, reports, and training materials. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across the organization to drive timely documentation and training updates. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic document control or quality management systems. Comfort supporting internal, customer, and external audits, including retrieving documentation, presenting objective evidence, and supporting corrective action follow-up. Our pay and benefits: Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on education, experience and skills Equity position in Niron via stock option grant Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Mental healthcare benefits 401k plan with 6% company match Paid time off to take time for what you need in life Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment set to change the world Recruiters and Employment Agencies: Please note that Niron Magnetics does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our career site, hiring managers, or employees will be considered the property of Niron Magnetics. Consequently, we reserve the right to hire these candidates at our discretion without any financial obligation to the submitting agency. The following notices apply only to positions involving access to export-controlled technology, technical data, or CUI as determined by the nature of the role and applicable program requirements Export Control / ITAR Notice This position may require access to information, technology, or technical data controlled under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 C.F.R. Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 C.F.R. Parts 730–774), as well as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as defined under 32 C.F.R. Part 2002. Where such access is required, the Company will evaluate all available license exceptions and exemptions before determining that a formal export authorization is necessary. If an export authorization is required, the Company will determine, based on legitimate business and regulatory considerations alone, whether to pursue one. The Company is not obligated to seek an export authorization in every circumstance, and any decision regarding authorization will never be based on a candidate's citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin. Each candidate's eligibility will be evaluated individually through a consistent, documented review process. The Company complies fully with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b), and Executive Order 11246 as implemented by 41 C.F.R. Part 60. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, citizenship status, or immigration status in any aspect of employment. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) This role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Candidates selected for roles involving CUI will be required to comply with all applicable safeguarding and handling requirements, including those under NIST SP 800-171 and any governing contractual obligations. About Niron Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards. Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.