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Crane Aerospace & Electronics Looking for Quality Engineer II / III (Level will DOE) – Electronics Full Time
Location WA, Lynnwood
Department Quality
Employment Type Full Time
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Quality Engineer – Sustaining in our Modular Power Group in Lynnwood, WA.
As a Quality Engineer , you will be responsible, in partnership with the Quality Management Team, for establishing the continuous improvement strategy to support the organization’s manufacturing quality and cost reduction goals. In addition, this position will ensure that the plant meets both internal and external customer expectations. This position will continually analyze and quantify waste and quality deficiencies using a defined cost of poor-quality model along with other key metrics to prioritize and identify the most critical areas of impact to bottom line and customer satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers
Collect and analyze production data to evaluate product quality
Drive root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions
Stop production if serious product defects are present
Monitor quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
Instruct others in quality control and analytical procedures
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, root cause analyses, or quality trends
Review statistical studies, regulatory standards and trends in the field of quality control
Identify critical points in the Value Stream and specify sampling procedures
Drive qualification of product and process changes to ensure only the highest levels of quality are accepted
Support audits with Defense, Aerospace and Customer Auditors
Provide support for failure analysis and reliability testing as required
Review and approve quality document changes – Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), deviations
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
– 3 to 5+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in the manufacture of microelectronics for Aerospace, military, and medical applications.
– 3 to 5+ years’ experience in demonstrated process improvement success; proven accomplishments utilizing OpEx and Lean tools/methodologies; Certified Champion in the following OpEx tools (or plan to complete training for required certification within twelve-month period of entering position): Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake-Proofing and process capability tools required to drive the continuous improvement culture into the organization.
Knowledge:
– An understanding and proficiency in Change Management
– Broad business knowledge of: circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
– Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
– Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
– Knowledge of the characteristics of metals, chemical processes, electricity and other elements
– Knowledge of the following commercial and military standards: AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883
Skills:
– Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment
– Demonstrated ability to motivate all levels of the organization
– Strong team formation and leadership skills
– Strong project management and organizational skills
– Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables
– Proficient in the use of Word and Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, statistical software (i.e. Minitab or equivalent)
– Troubleshooting (determining causes of operating errors and decides what to do about it).
– Complex Problem Solving (identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions).
– Working with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and/or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
– Membership in the JEDEC Engineering Trade Organization preferred
Abilities:
– Ability to link customer needs and business processes
– Problem Sensitivity (the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong)
– Extensive conceptual and analytical ability in order to conceive quality requirements in designs, production operations and processes
– Ability to effectively establish rapport, techniques, and strategy to be used in personal contact with the various operational and staff groups and all levels of employees to ensure effective industrial working relationships
– Extensive ability to effectively express self orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive analyses, procedures, and reports
– Thorough knowledge of and ability to competently apply analytical statistics and other math functions in order to accomplish tasks such as recommend design changes, sampling plans, make trend analyses.
Education/Certification:
– Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred). Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Quality Engineering, or related discipline will also be considered.ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Certification (preferred)
Eligibility Requirement:
This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Work Environment:
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, heel straps, and shop coats.
Requires approximately 5% travel to support customers
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).
The Modular Power team, designs and manufactures custom, semi-custom and off-the-shelf power products for the Commercial Aerospace, Space, Military and Medical Markets. We have been designing and building Power Conversion and related products since 1969. We meet the evolving needs of avionics and electrical systems manufacturers with power solutions that hit the mark for efficiency, lighter weight, and higher reliability.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.
– Quality Engineer II – $88,400 to $104,900
– Quality Engineer III – $108,200 to $126,900
Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 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
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 Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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