Quality Manager

Crane Company; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, vision, life and‑

12 holidays + 15 days PTO

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality organization, ensure AS9100 compliance, and drive APQP for new product introductions.

The role emphasizes supplier quality, root-cause analysis, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to deliver high-reliability aerospace components.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years quality assurance experience in the defense, space electronics or high end aerospace industry in either a management role or quality supervisor position; additional Automotive experience is a plus.
• Experience with advanced product quality planning in high reliability product development/ new product introduction
• Experience with DCMA, DLA
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE-prefered, ME, MSc., Chem) from an accredited institution
• Eligibility Requirement: US Persons; ITAR restrictions apply for access to classified information

Responsibilities

• Directly lead and manage functional quality organization on a day-to-day basis to meet AS9100 Quality Management System requirements
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) within Product Development/New product Introduction Process by integrating quality requirements using AS9145
• Manage supplier quality performance and ensure purchased materials meet requirements and comply with regulations
• Establish a zero defect culture and drive continuous improvement of quality processes per AS9145
• Analyze and resolve customer complaints and field reliability issues; drive corrective action and inspection of program hardware to IPC standards

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE-prefered, ME, MSc., Chem)

Tools

AS9100

APQP

DFMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

J-STD-001

IPC-610 Class 3

MIL-PRF-38534

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager at our Chandler, AZ 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). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the-art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing and directing quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials in finished goods and products conform to quality standards based on the requirements and expectations of the organization and customer.

Essential Functions:

• Directly lead and manage functional quality organization on a day-to-day basis to meet all Aerospace AS9100 Quality Management System requirements
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) within Product Development/ New product Introduction Process by integrating organization, industry, and customer quality requirements into new design development projects using AS9145
• Effectively manages the supply base quality performance over the lifecycle (selection, qualification, management, monitoring and measurement. Ensure that the quality of purchased materials meets requirements and comply with applicable regulations.
• Establish a zero defect culture by leading the deployment and continuous improvement of based on AS9145
• Ensure the effectiveness of measurement and monitoring systems to achieve improvement in Site business key metrics and quality processes key metrics.
• Develop and implement a quality organizational structure capable of supporting the strategic initiatives and lead the efforts to integrate quality into development of short and long terms business plans. Establish proactive business impact, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources for quality function.
• Led effort to define and train employees on root-cause analysis and problem solving tools to identify effective corrective actions/process improvements
• Establish collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality
• Analyze and resolve customer complaints and field reliability issues. Coordinate product and component failure analysis. Drive corrective action, and inspection of all program hardware to J-STD-001 and IPC610 and documentation and supplier quality improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years Quality assurance experience in the defense, space electronics or high end aerospace industry in either a management role or quality supervisor position; additional Automotive experience is a plus.
• Experience with advanced product quality planning in high reliability product development/ new product introduction
• Experience with DCMA, DLA
• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (EE-prefered, ME, MSc., Chem) from an accredited institution
• 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). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred experience with electronics manufacturing methods including IPC-610 Class 3 and IPC J-STD-001, MIL-PRF-38534 Hybrid Electronics
• Preferred experience with APQP tools – Process flow Diagram, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Process Capability, SPC
• Preferred AS9100 Auditor experience, ASQ CQM, CQE
• Preferred experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Working Conditions

• Applicants selected could be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 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
• Travel up to 25% may be required

Standing: 20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets

Workspace: cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• 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 athttps://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor 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.

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.