Aerospace Quality Engineer - APQP/DFMEA Specialist

Crane Company; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements. This role supports AS9145 (APQP) implementation and collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers.

The successful candidate will analyze production data, perform root cause analyses, drive corrective actions, and participate in audits to uphold safety and reliability in aerospace components.

Qualifications

• Experience:2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA for AS9145 Process control tools
• Knowledge:Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures in quality engineering
• Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication; MS Office proficiency; strong mult-project management
• Education/Certification:BA or BS degree in Quality Engineering or related field
• Eligibility: FAA sensitive position may be subject to security investigation
• This position may require access to Controlled Data and US Persons will be considered

Responsibilities

• 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 implement corrective actions
• Halt production if critical defects are identified to prevent nonconforming material
• Monitor and maintain quality systems for effectiveness and efficiency
• Train team members in quality control methodologies and data analysis
• Generate reports on nonconformance, root causes, and quality trends for management
• Review regulatory standards and ensure continuous improvement
• Identify critical control points and establish sampling procedures
• Lead qualification of product and process changes and support audits
• Provide technical support for failure analysis and reliability testing
• Review and approve quality-related ECOs, MCOs, and deviations
• Perform capability analysis and data reviews for process stability
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and PFDs to mitigate risks
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Statistical thinking

Strong communication

Quality system knowledge

Education

BA or BS in Quality Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements. This role supports AS9145 (APQP) implementation and collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers.

The successful candidate will analyze production data, perform root cause analyses, drive corrective actions, and participate in audits to uphold safety and reliability in aerospace components.