Quality Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate and ensure the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality management system in laboratories and inspection bodies. Key Responsibilities: 1. Maintain and promote continuous improvement of the quality management system. 2. Participate in audits and technical meetings. 3. Support scope expansion and accreditation renewals. **Company Description** SGS is the world leader in inspection, verification, testing, training, and certification. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs over 95,000 people and operates a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories worldwide. **Job Description** A leading company in the field of fuel, petroleum-derived products, and mineral inspection, testing, and quality control is seeking a Quality Coordinator to join our team in the commune of Maipú. The primary objective of this position is to coordinate and ensure the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality management system in laboratories and inspection bodies, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation criteria. **Job Functions** Maintain the Quality Management System for the liquid, gaseous, and mineral fuels laboratory, ensuring compliance with SGS Chile standards and procedures. Manage records, authorizations, accreditations, and certifications, guaranteeing their regulatory validity. Ensure compliance with quality requirements: personnel competence, equipment calibration/verification, corrective actions, and record control. Maintain and promote continuous improvement of the system in accordance with NCh-ISO 17025, NCh-ISO 17020, and ISO 9001. Support processes related to scope expansion, accreditation renewals, and regulatory authorizations. Control system documentation and participate in the development/update of procedures and work instructions. Monitor calibration, maintenance, and equipment verification programs. Participate in audits, technical meetings, and other related activities. **Requirements** Education: Higher-level technician or university graduate in quality, chemistry, chemical analysis, or laboratory sciences. Knowledge: ISO 9001, NCh-ISO 17020, and NCh-ISO 17025 standards (current versions). Intermediate-level Office software proficiency. Training **(desirable):** Internal Auditor Course. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience. At least 1 year in similar roles or in accredited testing laboratories and/or inspection bodies (desirable). Skills: Teamwork, effective communication, organizational and managerial capability. Others: Willingness to travel within the country **Additional Information** We offer: * Professional Development Plan * Birth and Christmas gifts for employees’ children * Life insurance from the date of joining the organization * Special leave entitlements * Benefits through Caja Los Andes and associated agreements * Ongoing training