Southbaysolutions

MRB Coordinator

Fremont, CaliforniaFull TimePosted Nov 7, 2026

About Us

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship.


Job Description:

The MRB (Material Review Board) Coordinator is responsible for the identification, tracking, documentation, and inspection of nonconforming, defective, or quarantined materials in a manufacturing, engineering, production environment, or RMA (Return Material Authorization).


Key Responsibilities:

· Properly label, segregate, and track nonconforming or rejected materials in designated MRB areas.

· Coordinate with Quality Engineer, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing to resolve material nonconformity and determine proper disposition paths.

· Execute approved dispositions—such as scrap, return-to-vendor (RTV / RMA), rework, repair, or "use-as-is".

· Maintain accurate records, logs, and quality notifications in ERP systems.

· Track MRB inventory aging, facilitate review meetings, and follow up on pending actions to prevent production delays.

· Prepare metrics, defect trends, and reports for leadership, and support internal or external regulatory audits.

· Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.

· Monitor quality escapes and implement containment actions when necessary.

· Support customer audits and quality reviews.


Required Skills:

· Strong understanding of inspection techniques and quality standards.

· Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

· Knowledge of root cause analysis tools.

· Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality requirements.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems


Education / Experience:

· High School diploma or equivalent must have basic math, geometry, trigonometry, knowledge and application.

· Up to 2 years of job-experience in mechanical inspection and inventory management in manufacturing environment.

· MS-Office suite experience, up to two years’ experience generating spreadsheets, data entry.

· Experience in contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.

· Experience with MRB and RMA processes strongly preferred.

· High Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) strongly preferred.

· Background in CNC machines or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.


Benefits:

· Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) paid 100% for employees.

· Life insurance policy

· Safe Harbor 401(K) plan

· 401(K) matches

· Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)

· Referral program

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