Quality Engineer- APQP
Job in
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32549, USA
Listed on 2026-05-21
Listing for:
Crane-Co
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications.
You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!
Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer works with minimal supervision and uses originality, ingenuity and established procedures to control and monitor quality, ensuring products are consistent with industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements. This person will also help with our AS9145 (APQP) implementation.
Essential Functions:
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers Collect and analyze production data to evaluate product quality
Drive root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions
Stop production if serious product defects are present
Monitor quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
Instruct others in quality control and analytical procedures
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, root cause analyses, or quality trends
Review statistical studies, regulatory standards and trends in the field of quality control
Identify critical points in the Value Stream and specify sampling procedures
Drive qualification of product and process changes to ensure only the highest levels of quality are accepted
Support audits with Defense, Aerospace and Customer Auditors Provide support for failure analysis and reliability testing as required
Review and approve quality document changes - Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), deviations, etc.
Utilize a roadmap of continuous improvement for the organization by establishing priorities, methods for strategies and implementation using data to both guide the process as well as monitor the result
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Quality, Electrical Engineering or related field required.
Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA for AS9145 Process control tools3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace environment, electronics, or automotive manufacturing setting.
Prefer CQE, CQA, CQM or other similar quality certification through ASQMicrosoft Office Products Software (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook)
Good oral and written communication skills required to effectively present information, write reports and process instructions, and provide support to various functional groups within Lear Romec Assess, trouble shoot, and support the resolution of technical problems in a timely, cost-effective manner
Eligibility Requirement:
This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with AS9100
Educational background in structured problem solving, 5S, mistake-proofing and process capability tools
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits:
Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 11 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
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