Quality Engineer- APQP

**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).Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers a variety of fluid management solutions, including positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, fuel flowmeters, fuel level systems and pressure sensing products. We draw on years of experience to precisely match our products to customer specifications and preferences.**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.**Essential Functions:*** 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, etc.* Utilize a roadmap of continuous improvement for the organization by establishing priorities, methods for strategies and implementation using data to both guide the process as well as monitor the result* Any other task 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 within Lear Romec* Assess, trouble shoot, and support the resolution of technical problems in a timely, cost-effective manner* **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).**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**Top Benefits:**As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:* **Benefits:**Health care, dental or life 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 six months of employmentYou can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for 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.#LI-CK1 #CAE*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.***Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Quality Engineer** to join the Fluid Management Group at our **Elyria, OH** location.Crane’s Aerospace & Electronics (A&E) segment is a trusted industry leader providing reliable, high-precision technologies that drive innovative solutions for our customers in the commercial aerospace, military aerospace, defense, and space markets. Crane A&E delivers proven systems, reliable components, and flexible solutions that excel in tough environments — from engines and landing gear to satellites, missiles and electronic countermeasure devices. We invented many of the fundamental technologies that are now the industry standard with a track record for performance, reliability and innovation. Crane A&E also combines its vast industry experience with investment in R&D to drive breakthrough innovation and transformative solutions fully aligned with our customers’ future needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crane Co.