Manufacturing Quality Specialist

PGNA INC; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair in Franklin, PA seeks a Manufacturing Quality Specialist to monitor production lines, verify assemblies, and ensure processes meet specifications. You will inspect parts, manage non-conforming materials, and support ISO 9001 compliance across the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include line and process auditing, dimensional and visual inspections with calipers and micrometers, documenting NCRs, coordinating RGW and CAPA activities, and assisting with calibration and process

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing/quality preferred.
• 1–3 years of hands-on quality inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Line & Process Auditing: conduct routine audits of active production lines.
• Dimensional & Visual Inspection: use calipers, micrometers, height gauge, etc.
• Process Adjustments: propose real-time tooling or assembly changes when needed.
• Non-Conformance Identification & Isolation: flag and quarantine non-conforming items.
• NCR Generation: document defects with part numbers and quantities.
• NCR Organizer: manage RGW and non-conformance areas with multiple teams.
• Root Cause & Rework: investigate failures and support disposition decisions.
• CAPA Verification: perform follow-up inspections on reworked items.
• Calibration & ISO 9001: assist with calibration records and compliance activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Metrology basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing/quality preferred

Job description

Description

Conair, part of PiovanGroup, is the global leader in auxiliary equipment for plastics processing. We design, manufacture, and market more than 450 products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders, material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, granulators, and a full suite of extrusion solutions. As an industry leader in plastics process integration, we engineer and install complete manufacturing systems that help processors manage raw materials, improve yields, and enhance operational efficiency. After equipment installation, Conair provides best-in-class aftersales support through Parts, Service, and Industry 4.0 offerings—ensuring our customers Make Every Pellet Count!

Role: Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Location: Franklin, PA

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Quality Specialist monitors production lines, verifying assemblies, parts, and ensures processes adhere to specifications. This role ensures product integrity, manages non-conforming materials, prevents defects, and maintains real-time operational compliance. The scope of this position covers all manufacturing floor activities including parts, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

Line & Process Auditing

Conduct routine audits of active production lines to ensure operators follow established processes and procedures.

Dimensional & Visual Inspection

Perform periodic, and random sampling inspections utilizing precision tools like calipers, micrometers, Pin and Block Gages, Height Gage, and various other measuring equipment.

Process Adjustments

Recommend real-time assembly or tooling adjustments to production when processes when the process is no being followed.

Non-Conformance (NCR) Identification & Isolation

Immediately flag, tag, and quarantine any material or in-process assembly that deviates from acceptance criteria.

NCR Generation

Document non-conformances in the quality database outlining the exact defect, part number, and quantity.

Non-Conformance and RMA Organizer

Work with the Quality team and multiple departments to organize and maintain the designated RGW (Return Goods Warehouse) and Non-Conformance areas. Participate in the process of moving materials through the processes for both.

Root Cause & Rework

Partner with production and manufacturing to investigate failures, participate in the disposition decision (scrap, return-to-vendor, or rework) of material on quality hold.

CAPA Verification

Perform follow-up inspections on reworked items to verify the effectiveness of implemented corrective and preventative actions.

Calibration

Assist in maintaining calibration activities and records of inspections tools and gauges.

ISO 9001

Assist in complying with ISO guidelines and continuous improvement activities. Support team with ISO 9001 compliance, programs, and procedures. Help create documentation and communicate procedures, work instructions, protocols, and policies to meet the QMS (Quality Management System).

Requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing/quality preferred.

Experience

One to three years of hands-on quality inspection or manufacturing experience.

Technical Skills

Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.

PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.