Quality Engineer I

Location CA, Auburn

Department Quality

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our high-performing Quality Team in Auburn, CA/ Vian Enterprises.

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

Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze production data such as yield, rework, and scrap to evaluate product quality and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Conducts root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions.

• Serve as customer advocate, stopping production if serious product defects are present and collaborating with the Value Stream team for resolution.

• Monitor quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

• Instruct others in quality control and analytical procedures, serving as subject matter expert in the Value Stream team.

• Produce reports regarding non-conformance of products or processes, root cause analyses, or quality trends; recommend actions, and participate in team driven resolution.

• Review statistical studies, regulatory standards and trends in the field of quality to identify best practices and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Facilitate identification of key process characteristics and deployment of SPC, sampling procedures and control plans to reduce product variation.

• Drive qualification of product and process changes to ensure only the highest levels of quality are accepted.

• Serve as area focal for quality audits with Defense, Aerospace and Customer Auditors.

• Provide support for failure analysis and reliability testing as required. Engage in FRACAS process to drive lessons learned from field failure and repair data into engineering design improvements.

• Review and approve quality document changes (ECO, MCO, deviations).

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience:0-2years ofQuality Engineering experience

• Knowledge:Understands fundamental concepts, practices and proceduresof assigned product or program; Knowledge ofcommonly-usedconcepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;Full color acuity; Ability to managemultiple projects concurrentlyin order tomeet company standards and deadlines.

• Education/Certification:BA or BSdegree in Quality Engineering, IndustrialEngineeringor a related field

• 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).

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).

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Salary range: $60,800 to $90,800. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.