
Engineer III- Quality
Carpenter Technology · Reading, PA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Carpenter Technology (metals) in Reading, PA. Develop, standardize, and maintain supplier quality procedures and standard operating practices.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Minitab, ISO 9001, IATF 16949
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $83k–$123k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 46 quality engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 45 other live quality postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $83k–$123k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- ✓ Supplier quality 37%
- ✓ Lean 33%
- ✓ Six Sigma 33%
- ✓ ISO 9001 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Carpenter Technology in Reading
1 other open role at this site · 4 people we found in quality roles at Carpenter Technology.
- Senior Industrial Electrician · Reliability · Technician
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What You'll Do
- ◆Build strong relationships with suppliers to effectively communicate quality concerns and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
- ◆Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, quality systems, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- ◆Review incoming products and services from suppliers to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
- ◆Develop testing
requirements
and product assessments to identify and address quality concerns.
- ✓Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations related to supplier quality issues.
- ✓Analyze supplier performance metrics, defect trends, and deviations to identify improvement opportunities and reduce risk.
- ✓Develop and maintain Supplier Quality Manuals, Supplier Quality Clauses, and related documentation.
- ✓Establish and monitor supplier quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
- ✓Support supplier qualification activities, including supplier audits, assessments, and qualification package reviews.
- ✓Participate in supplier risk assessments and mitigation planning.
- ✓Develop, standardize, and maintain supplier quality procedures and standard operating practices.
- ✓Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits involving supplier quality processes.
- ✓Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process and product quality across the organization.
- ✓Promote and maintain a safe work environment while adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- ✓Lead small projects and support special initiatives as assigned.
- ✓Travel approximately 10-25%, including occasional international travel.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, or another related technical discipline.
- ✓Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, preferably as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace industry.
- ✓Working knowledge of quality management system requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and/or Nadcap standards.
- ✓Advanced knowledge of auditing principles and supplier quality management practices.
- ✓Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing established problem-solving methodologies.
- ✓Strong analytical, statistical, and quality assurance skills.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and technical documents.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality-related software such as Minitab.
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- ✓Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or other applicable quality certification.
- ✓Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or certification.
- ✓Experience developing supplier quality programs, procedures, and performance metrics.
- ✓Experience participating in customer, regulatory, or third-party quality audits.
- ✓Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
Engineer III - Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description Summary
Carpenter Technology is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support and enhance supplier quality processes across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier compliance to quality requirements, conducting supplier audits and assessments, leading corrective action initiatives, and driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply base. The ideal candidate will possess strong quality systems knowledge, supplier management experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality products and processes in a manufacturing environment.
