Quality Engineer III

Quality Engineer IIICrane 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!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.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 settingKnowledge: Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and proceduresSkills/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 PowerPointEducation/Certification: BA or BS degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldEligibility 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 ToolsEducational background in Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake-Proofing and process capability toolsFamiliarity with MinitabASQC Quality Engineer CertificationWorking Conditions:Standard office environmentWork requires substantial visual concentration on detailWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesStanding: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 25 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 25 poundsMental/Visual: use of computer, microscopeWorkspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk/work cellTop Benefits:Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employmentCrane 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.