Senior Quality Manager — Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a strategic Quality Manager to lead the Quality function, develop the team, and advance a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will shape plant quality strategy, strengthen management systems, drive CAPA and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, partner with customers, and deliver measurable improvements in product quality and process capability, with travel of 10–25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO standards, CAPA methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Quality organization, including staffing, performance management, and capability building.
• Own and continuously improve the site’s Business Excellence System (BES) and quality policies.
• Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.
• Drive CAPA, root cause analysis, and problem-solving using data-driven methods.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to improve process capability and product quality.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS & SPC

CAPA methodologies

ISO compliance

Minitab

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a strategic Quality Manager to lead the Quality function, develop the team, and advance a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will shape plant quality strategy, strengthen management systems, drive CAPA and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, partner with customers, and deliver measurable improvements in product quality and process capability, with travel of 10–25%.