Quality Engineer

Company Overview

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets.

The Quality Engineer I works under immediate supervision and uses established procedures to control and monitor quality, ensuring products are consistent with industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure quality standards are met.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to evaluate product quality and identify trends.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks.
• Halt production processes if critical product defects are identified to prevent nonconforming material from escaping.
• Monitor and maintain quality control systems to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency, making improvements as necessary.
• Train and instruct team members in quality control methodologies, statistical analysis, and analytical procedures.
• Generate detailed reports on nonconformance of products or processes, root cause analyses, and quality trends for management and stakeholders.
• Review and interpret statistical studies, regulatory standards, and emerging trends in quality control to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Identify critical control points in the Value Stream and establish appropriate sampling procedures to monitor quality.
• Lead and drive the qualification of product and process changes, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards.
• Support and participate in audits conducted by Defense, Aerospace, and Customer Auditors, ensuring compliance with industry and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support for failure analysis, reliability testing, and corrective action implementation as required.
• Review and approve quality‑related document changes, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and deviations.
• Perform process capability analysis and ongoing data reviews to ensure processes remain stable and capable.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to mitigate risks and improve processes.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management.

This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access, only U.S. Persons will be considered. As a U.S. Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This is a FAA sensitive position and may be subject to a government security investigation to verify eligibility for access to classified information.

• 0–2 years of quality engineering experience.
• Understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of assigned product or program; knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Full color acuity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to meet company standards and deadlines.
• BA or BS degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in an aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting.
• ASQC Quality Engineer certification.

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off that accrue from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after 6 months of employment.