Quality Specialist (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical · Reading, PA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Reading, PA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, Internal audits
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $88k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 32 quality engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live quality postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $88k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 53%
- Supplier quality 41%
- ✓ Six Sigma 38%
- ISO 9001 38%
- Lean 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Mitsubishi Chemical in Reading
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Full description from Mitsubishi ChemicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆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.
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.
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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Job Description
Location: Reading, PA
Pay: $27.00-$32.00
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.
What You Will Have
- •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.
