Quality Engineer III

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.; Caldwell (NJ); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa­

401k with company match

15 days PTO + 12 holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, located in West Caldwell, NJ, is seeking a Quality Engineer III to ensure products meet industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements. The role emphasizes working with flight-qualified hardware and regulated processes in a high-stakes environment.

The position requires 4+ years in aerospace quality engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting.
• Familiar with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconformance management for high-reliability products.
• Interpret drawings, specs, ICDs, ATPs and work within configuration-controlled environments.
• Collaborate across engineering, production and suppliers and interface with customers.

Skills

Aerospace QA

Root-cause analysis

Documentation skills

Cross-functional

AS9100/ISO9001

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer III at our West Caldwell, NJ 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). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight‑knit, family‑first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry‑leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer III 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.

Quality Engineer III Essential Functions

• Strong aerospace/defense quality engineering experience, including working with flight‑qualified hardware and regulated industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL‑STD).
• Proven ability to lead root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconformance management for high‑reliability products.
• Skilled in interpreting technical documentation (drawings, specs, ICDs, ATPs) and operating within configuration‑controlled environments.
• Effective cross‑functional collaborator with strong communication skills for interfacing with engineering, production, suppliers, and aerospace/space customers.
• Comfortable managing quality in a high‑stakes environment, including audits, documentation rigor, and decisions impacting production flow.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement through data‑driven problem solving and structured quality methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting
• Knowledge: Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on experience and judgment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals; Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Lean Principles and Implementation Tools
• Educational background in Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake‑Proofing and process capability tools
• Familiarity with Minitab ASQC Quality Engineer Certification

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Physical Requirements: Standing: 10%; Sitting: 90%; Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds; Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds; Mental/Visual: use of computer, microscope; Workspace: cubicle/desk/work cell

Top Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability 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 6 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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Salary range

$114,018 - $134,207. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance‑based bonus programs.

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 be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Joinus. 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.