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Quality Specialist

Phoenix Contact
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted November 12, 2025
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Job Description

A Quality Specialist oversees quality assurance processes, conducts inspections and analyses, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with ISO standards within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and improve quality assurance processes to meet standards and compliance
  • Develop and implement inspection and test procedures according to specifications
  • Conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, and testing of materials and assemblies
  • Prepare summaries and trend analyses of quality issues with corrective and preventive recommendations
  • Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and compliance
  • Lead and participate in design reviews and failure mode reviews
  • Perform quality audits on processes and products to ensure standards compliance
  • Maintain and calibrate inspection and testing equipment for accuracy and reliability

Requirements

  • Develops and implements inspection and test procedures in accordance with established specifications.
  • Oversees the maintenance and calibration of inspection and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Conducts comprehensive analyses such as failure analysis and root cause analysis, and performs tests including nondestructive and destructive testing of materials, components, and assemblies.
  • Prepares summaries and trend analyses of quality issues, providing recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
  • Supports and contributes to the Phoenix Contact Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation, record keeping, and compliance.
  • Participates in and leads design reviews and failure mode reviews.
  • Conducts quality audits for processes and products, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Possess an associate degree or higher in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or relevant fields (preferred).
  • Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience (preferred).
  • Have knowledge of and skill with inspection and testing equipment.
  • Have knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
  • Have the ability to interpret and use engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Hold relevant American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications such as CQT or CQA.
  • Hold IPC A-600 and A-610 certifications.
  • Have experience in electronics and soldering operations.
  • Possess error-proofing knowledge.
  • Have knowledge of SAP or other enterprise-wide management software.
  • Have prior work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Able to lift at least 35 pounds.
  • Able to use a pallet jack with a 300-pound load.
  • Able to use a portable staircase and climb to heights of up to 12 feet.
  • Able to carry 20-pound, 3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
  • Able to push a 4-wheeled cart with a 100-pound load.
  • Able to work 8 hours of overtime per week if required.
  • Able to stand or sit continually for two hours without a break.
  • Able to use a computer for two hours at a time without a break.
  • Must have good color vision.
  • Must be able to speak, understand, and write in English.
  • Willing to travel for training sessions lasting 1 or 2 days a few times a year.
  • Willing to travel to other Phoenix Contact sites once a year for training.
  • Willing to travel to local suppliers a few times a year.
  • Must have regular and on-time attendance.

Benefits & Perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
life insurance
short and long-term disability
on-site gym access
health wellbeing center
on-site café
walking trails
tuition assistance

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