Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Findlay Township, United States

Full Time

Posted September 9, 2026

$82k - $82k

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Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

We are looking for a Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist to join our team in Findlay Township, PA.

Lead the Manufacturing Quality team, overseeing requirements from incoming material inspection to end-customer delivery.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and engage with customers to ensure on-time quality fulfillment.
Lead or support product line certifications in coordination with Engineering and external agencies.
Drive proactive quality improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and support a "zero-defect" culture.
Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documentation (e.g., in Documentum) to ensure compliance and accessibility.
Monitor quality metrics and KPIs; lead root-cause analysis and develop effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) with functional owners.
Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain) to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Manage calibration systems for monitoring and measuring instruments.
Mentor team members, providing training on quality principles, processes, and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 7–8 years of professional, hands-on experience in quality management or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Experience: For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with SAP usage in a manufacturing environment.
Quality Standards: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
Methodologies: Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
Strategic & Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving high standards in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Collaborative Leader: Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to foster teamwork across departments.
Innovative Problem Solver: Approaches complex challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.
Data-Driven: Utilizes metrics to guide decision-making and measure initiative effectiveness.
Change Agent: Champions quality and process excellence across the organization.
Preferred Leadership: Prior experience in a managerial or leadership capacity is preferred to effectively lead and mentor the quality team.