Location: Reading, PA
Pay: $26.00-$30.00
Shift: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday

The Quality Specialist works closely with the Engineering and Production departments to identify, resolve, and prevent quality issues. This role is key to ensuring that all products meet internal standards and customer expectations through inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Maintain traceability records and documentation for all products.
• Perform raw material inspections and approvals.
• Inspect incoming materials and products from external suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (ISR, Planning, and Quality at other facilities) to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
• Provide problem-solving support and guidance to production operators.
• Implement and support quality systems and methodologies (e.g., SPC, ISO, RCA, Six Sigma).
• Train production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and issue resolution.
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Create and update exhibits, SOPs, and production inspection plans as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including quality-related M3 locations.
• Accurately document work, including necessary M3 transactions.
• Support scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inspect products and coordinate testing to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Make disposition decisions on non-conforming or scrap materials and lead MRB discussions when necessary.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and initiate corrective actions for process deviations.
• Assist operators with UT equipment setup and demonstrate knowledge of UT (Ultrasonic Testing) procedures.
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support resolution of M3 transactional errors.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts or powered hand trucks to move raw materials and finished goods as needed.

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• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Strong English reading, writing, math, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to read and understand SDS sheets, SOPs, and Job Safety Analyses.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools (e.g., tape measures, micrometers).
• Physically able to perform job duties.
• SPC training and general Quality Specialist training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with manufacturing software (e.g., M3).
• Commitment to a safe and injury-free workplace.

The salary range for this position is $26.00-$30.00. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits 
• Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sign-On Bonus $1,000
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 

 
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.