Quality Engineer

Crane Currency; Nashua (NH); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Crane Currency in Nashua, NH is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing. You will use data analysis to support decisions that improve conformance, process compliance, and customer satisfaction, collaborating across departments and sites to resolve complex quality challenges.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 3+ years of quality engineering experience, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001, FMEA, MSA, and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in core tools: FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis with 8D, 5 Why, or Fishbone.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Mansioni

• Support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 and customer requirements).
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Provide daily support to manufacturing operations for quality concerns and containment.
• Analyze quality metrics, customer complaints, scrap, and audit findings to drive improvements.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs, and templates.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning and PPAP submissions.
• Lead or participate in CI projects to reduce defects, scrap, and customer complaints.

Conoscenze

FMEA

MSA

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Fishbone Analysis

8D

5 Why

Facilitation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering

Strumenti

Minitab

Power BI

Quality management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Build your career where quality makes a real impact. Join Crane Currency as a Quality Engineer in Nashua, New Hampshire, and help drive the quality and continuous improvement behind products trusted around the world.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. Learn more at www.cranecurrency.com

How you will make an impact:

As a Quality Engineer, you will strengthen the effectiveness of the Nashua Quality Management System through quality tools, auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities. You will use data analysis and thorough investigations to support sound decisions that improve product conformance, process compliance, and customer satisfaction. Working across departments, customer groups, and other company locations, you will build strong partnerships and help resolve complex quality challenges. Your work will promote a culture of quality and contribute directly to operational excellence across the Nashua site.

• Support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, customer‑specific requirements, and internal standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why and Fishbone Diagrams.
• Provide daily support to manufacturing operations by addressing quality concerns, implementing containment activities, and facilitating disposition of held material.
• Analyze quality metrics, customer complaints, scrap, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective action.
• Coordinate and participate in internal audits, and external customer or certification audits.
• Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, MSAs and templates.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning activities and customer Production Part Approval Process submissions.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality engineering experience, or related experience, in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in quality core tools, including FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, and Control Plans.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, or Fishbone Analysis.
• Strong process and workshop facilitation skills, with excellent communication, presentation, and people skills across stakeholders ranging from executive leadership to the shop floor.

Preferred:

• 5 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proficiency with quality data analysis and reporting tools, such as Minitab and Power BI.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/life-at-crane-currency/

You can also check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Crane-Currency-Reviews-E1187198.htm

Where we are:

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/xbsnwhir/nashua-nh_site-location-packet_2024.pdf

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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