Manufacturing Quality Specialist

IPEG, Inc.; Franklin (Venango County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Bonus plans

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Job summary

Conair, part of PiovanGroup, is a global leader in plastics processing equipment. We seek a Manufacturing Quality Specialist to monitor production lines, perform inspections, and ensure product integrity across assemblies and sub-assemblies at our Franklin, PA facility.

You will work with cross-functional teams to address non-conformances, drive CAPA activities, and support ISO 9001 compliance while maintaining calibration records and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing/quality preferred.
• 1–3 years of hands-on quality inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems, CAPA processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Audit active production lines to ensure operators follow processes.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections with precision tools.
• Recommend real-time process or tooling adjustments when standards are not met.
• Identify, tag, and quarantine non-conforming materials and assemblies.
• Document non-conformances with defect details in quality database.
• Assist in organizing Return Goods Warehouse and Non-Conformance areas.
• Support root-cause analysis and participate in disposition decisions (scrap, return-to-vendor, rework).
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through CAPA follow-up inspections.
• Assist with calibration activities and records for inspection tools and gauges.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance, documentation, and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing/quality

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauge

Gages / measuring tools

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Quality Specialist

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!

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.