APQP Quality Engineer

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Fluid Management Group. You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor and improve product quality, support AS9145 implementation, and ensure compliance with industry standards and government regulations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, root cause analysis, and cooperation with Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers in an aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA for AS9145 Process control tools.
• Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 - ECOs, MCOs, deviations
• Establish priorities and data-driven strategies for continuous improvement
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Skills

APQP/PPAP/DFMEA/PFMEA/Control Plans/MS

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Quality or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

MS Office

Job description

Onsite

Elyria, Ohio

Full time

JR101124

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join the Fluid Management Group at our Elyria, OH location.

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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers a variety of fluid management solutions, including positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, fuel flowmeters, fuel level systems and pressure sensing products. We draw on years of experience to precisely match our products to customer specifications and preferences.

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 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, Mechanical Engineering or related field required.


• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA for AS9145 Process control tools


• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace environment or automotive manufacturing setting, machine shop, assembly and test


• Prefer CQE, CQA, CQM or other similar quality certification through ASQ


• Microsoft Office Products Software (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook)


• Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) experience a plus


• 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 and AS13100 QMS for engine suppliers


• Experience with engine manufacturers such as GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, etc.


• 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 12 paid holidays per year.


• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match


• Education Reimbursement: eligible after six months of employment

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.

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.

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.

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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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.