APQP Quality Engineer

Overview Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join the Fluid Management Group at our Elyria, OH location. Job Summary The Quality Engineer 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. This person will also help with our AS9145 implementation. Responsibilities Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers. Collect and analyze production data to evaluate product quality. Drive root cause analysis and recommend 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, etc. Utilize a roadmap of continuous improvement for the organization by establishing priorities, methods for strategies and implementation using data to guide the process and monitor results. Other tasks assigned by supervisor or management. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA for AS9145 Process control tools. 3‑5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace environment or automotive manufacturing setting, machine shop, assembly and test. Prefer CQE, CQA, CQM or other similar quality certification through ASQ. Microsoft Office Products Software (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook). Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) experience a plus. Good oral and written communication skills required to effectively present information, write reports and process instructions, and provide support to various functional groups. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with AS9100 and AS13100 QMS for engine suppliers. Experience with engine manufacturers such as GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, etc. Educational background in structured problem solving, 5S, mistake‑proofing and process capability tools. 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). Benefits Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month. 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. 401k plan with company match. Education Reimbursement: eligible after six months of employment. Background Check Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp.