Quality Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Leave plan (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Care package

401 (k) retirement plan

Paid Overtime

Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities to travel

Tuition Reimbursement options

Casual and relaxed work environment

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support supplier, customer, and production quality across ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR requirements.

You will design and maintain quality systems, monitor defects, and drive corrective actions in a defense-oriented environment. Responsibilities include leading MRB activities, conducting root-cause analysis, RCCA, FMEA, and collaborating with engineering and supply chain to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, math, industrial, or related field.
• 3+ years as a quality engineer in aviation/defense sectors.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical measuring and software systems.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
• ASQ CQE certification preferred.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA and RCCA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain quality control systems meeting AS/MIL/ISO standards.
• Monitor production and supplier quality; identify defects and drive corrective actions.
• Inspect materials and finished products per QA sampling plans; aerospace assemblies.
• Review contracts for quality clauses and planning criteria.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, procedures, and reports.
• Track supplier performance with scorecards.
• Collaborate with supply chain to improve suppliers and RCCAs.
• Work with engineering/production to address issues and improvements.
• Analyze quality metrics and customer feedback.
• Lead MRB team for root cause and 8D problem-solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

RCCA

8D

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

ASQ CQE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Kranze Technology Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) to join our growing Quality team. This QE will be part of a team supporting Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, Quality Systems and Production. The position will work to maintain and improve quality across all facets of KTS’s production efforts and quality systems in support of ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR, customer‑specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality control systems to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory requirements (e.g.: AS, MIL‑STD, ISO standards…)
• Monitoring production and supplier quality, identifying defects, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions
• Coordinates and conducts inspections of material and finished products, applying appropriate quality assurance sampling and testing requirements. Products include electro‑mechanical assemblies, aircraft wire harness assemblies, aircraft kit creation, and circuit card assembly
• Assists with review of contracts for quality clauses and other quality planning criteria
• Develop and maintain documentation such as quality plans, inspection procedures, and quality reports based upon contractual, design, manufacturing, inspection standard, and regulatory testing requirements
• Monitors supplier performance and tabulates supplier scorecard information
• Works with Supply Chain to improve suppliers and administer Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA’s)
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to address quality issues, process and material improvements, product development, and documentation
• Analyze quality metrics such as defect rates, process capability, and customer feedback
• Member of the MRB team leading root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and coordinate structured problem‑solving methods such as 8D
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field (Quality, Engineering, Math, Industrial, etc.) or Associates degree with related coursework and/or work history
• Proven experience of 3+ years as a quality engineer within an aviation, electro‑mechanical, fabrication, connector/cable, or defense industry
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical measuring and software systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship required
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
• Experience with APQP, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Strong technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (ex. AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite or related software

Benefits

• Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities to travel
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual and relaxed work environment

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

About Kranze Technology Solutions

We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.

Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:

Human Resources
847-737-7299
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