Senior Quality Technician | Aerospace Inspection Lead

Crane Company; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

15 days PTO

12 paid holidays

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, located in West Caldwell, NJ, is seeking a Quality Technician to lead complex inspections and drive process improvements. You will mentor inspectors, verify assemblies against rigorous specifications, and support FAIRs while partnering with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis.

The role emphasizes training manufacturing operators, performing internal audits, and proactively addressing quality risks in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement tools or ability to learn
• Experience with process auditing and driving improvements
• Ability to interpret internal, customer, and industry specs and train others

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex assemblies and end items for compliance with specifications
• Perform precise visual and physical inspections using advanced measurement tools
• Back up CMM programming duties and assist in FAIRs preparation
• Conduct internal audits and develop checklists aligned to process specs and procedures
• Identify defects, trends and corrective actions; assist NCRs
• Mentor operators and inspectors; support cross-functional process improvements
• Lead or participate in lean/quality initiatives and risk analyses
• Provide training on inspection methods and measurement techniques

Skills

Inspection skills

Process improvement

Coaching & training

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or BA/BS degree

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, located in West Caldwell, NJ, is seeking a Quality Technician to lead complex inspections and drive process improvements. You will mentor inspectors, verify assemblies against rigorous specifications, and support FAIRs while partnering with cross-functional teams on root cause analysis.

The role emphasizes training manufacturing operators, performing internal audits, and proactively addressing quality risks in a high-stakes aerospace environment.