Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, and defense and aerospace, with steady demand from entry-level QA technicians through senior quality engineers. Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs anchor the pharmaceutical hiring market, while Pittsburgh drives aerospace and industrial openings, and the Lehigh Valley supports both food manufacturing and medical device quality roles. Merck, Johnson and Johnson, and Hershey are among the established employers with deep QA hiring pipelines across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts,
- Days, 7 a.m – 7:00 p.m
- Split 3pm – 11pm (train on days before moving to split shift)
Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized
We reward great work with:
- Pay: Starting $22.39 & up
- 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Paid time off and holidays
- Growth and development opportunities
Job Overview
This position consists of performing product inspection and testing to verify compliance to engineered drawings and predefined quality requirements utilizing various inspection tools and recording inspection results in predefined formats. Technician must perform visual and precision dimensional inspections of products for surface defects, general workmanship, and dimensional tolerances according to specifications. Job functions are to be performed with minimal supervision with priorities to be given by the Technical Manager.
Duties
- Inspects raw materials and finished product.
- Conduct product inspection in order to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Report any incidents or near misses that may affect the Safety, Health or the Environment.
- Acquire knowledge of operations and equipment, instrumentation, operation processes, etc.
- Communicate within the group to insure Maintenance and Operators are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift and possible fixes.
- Complete all documentation for releasing of material and end of shift documentation as required.
- Perform testing on products manufactured during the shift
- Relay and document test results in a timely manner
- Formally release products
- Prepare certificates of analysis, as applicable
- Close out and release DHRs and file as required
- Support in process quality checks and measurements as needed
- Support general activities as assigned by supervisor
- Educate fellow co-workers in the proper quality control procedure
- Demonstrate the Amcor Quality System to customers during plant tours and audits
- Verify calibration of measuring and test equipment and instruments in accordance with procedure
- Continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others
- Assist in Quality Assurance Audits by customers
- Assist in answering corrective actions and implementing solutions
Knowledge and Skills
- Familiar with manufacturing processe
- Demonstrated ability to work with electronic systems used at site including: electronic training systems, AS400, Lotus Notes, etc.
- Accuracy in testing
Education and Certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
- Ability to push/pull 20-55 lbs
- Continuous standing and walking
- Exposure to noise above 85 decibels
- Exposure to solvent odors and odors created in the melting process of manufacturing plastic films
- Employee is required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hand and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts,
- Days, 7 a.m – 7:00 p.m
- Split 3pm – 11pm (train on days before moving to split shift)
Compensation & Benefits: Value, Recognized
We reward great work with:
- Pay: Starting $22.39 & up
- 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Paid time off and holidays
- Growth and development opportunities
Job Overview
This position consists of performing product inspection and testing to verify compliance to engineered drawings and predefined quality requirements utilizing various inspection tools and recording inspection results in predefined formats. Technician must perform visual and precision dimensional inspections of products for surface defects, general workmanship, and dimensional tolerances according to specifications. Job functions are to be performed with minimal supervision with priorities to be given by the Technical Manager.
Duties
- Inspects raw materials and finished product.
- Conduct product inspection in order to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Report any incidents or near misses that may affect the Safety, Health or the Environment.
- Acquire knowledge of operations and equipment, instrumentation, operation processes, etc.
- Communicate within the group to insure Maintenance and Operators are kept up to date with what occurred during the shift and possible fixes.
- Complete all documentation for releasing of material and end of shift documentation as required.
- Perform testing on products manufactured during the shift
- Relay and document test results in a timely manner
- Formally release products
- Prepare certificates of analysis, as applicable
- Close out and release DHRs and file as required
- Support in process quality checks and measurements as needed
- Support general activities as assigned by supervisor
- Educate fellow co-workers in the proper quality control procedure
- Demonstrate the Amcor Quality System to customers during plant tours and audits
- Verify calibration of measuring and test equipment and instruments in accordance with procedure
- Continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others
- Assist in Quality Assurance Audits by customers
- Assist in answering corrective actions and implementing solutions
Knowledge and Skills
- Familiar with manufacturing processe
- Demonstrated ability to work with electronic systems used at site including: electronic training systems, AS400, Lotus Notes, etc.
- Accuracy in testing
Education and Certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
- Ability to push/pull 20-55 lbs
- Continuous standing and walking
- Exposure to noise above 85 decibels
- Exposure to solvent odors and odors created in the melting process of manufacturing plastic films
- Employee is required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hand and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Medical Devices
- Chemicals & Materials
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or cGMP regulations for regulated-industry roles
- Experience writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and quality documentation
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as SAP QM, Veeva, or MasterControl
- Working knowledge of statistical process control methods and root cause analysis tools
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance specialist in Pennsylvania?
Most quality assurance specialists in Pennsylvania enter the field with a bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline. Pennsylvania does not issue a state-specific QA license, but employers in the state's large pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sectors expect familiarity with FDA regulations and often prefer candidates who have earned or are pursuing an ASQ certification such as the Certified Quality Auditor. Internships with the region's major pharmaceutical or defense contractors are a common bridge into the role.
Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring quality assurance specialists in Pennsylvania right now include L2 Brands, KeystoneCare, and Sechan Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, food producers, and defense contractors means QA roles turn over regularly and hiring stays active well beyond the largest names.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most quality assurance specialist jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance specialist openings in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Bethlehem. Philadelphia and its suburbs dominate because of the region's pharmaceutical corridor along Route 202, while Pittsburgh's aerospace and medical device manufacturers fuel demand in western Pennsylvania, and mid-state markets like the Lehigh Valley see consistent openings tied to food processing and manufacturing plants.
Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're limited, because quality assurance work often requires hands-on inspection, lab presence, or direct observation on a production floor. About 45% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in document control, supplier quality management, and audit coordination functions rather than hands-on inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a QA technician or quality inspector role at one of Pennsylvania's food or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, where employers regularly hire candidates with a two-year or four-year science degree and no prior QA title. Large Lehigh Valley food producers and the Philadelphia-area pharmaceutical campuses run structured new-graduate programs and co-op pipelines through Pennsylvania universities. Moving laterally from a production operator, lab analyst, or incoming inspection role is also common, and earning an ASQ entry-level certification gives candidates a concrete credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across the state's pharmaceutical, manufacturing, food, and defense sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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