
Quality Engineer-1
Crane · Burbank, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $81k–$98k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Crane (industrial) in Burbank, CA. Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to evaluate product quality and identify trends.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans
- Base pay
- $81k–$98k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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Job Summary
The Quality Engineer I works under immediate supervision and uses established procedures to control and monitor quality, ensuring products are consistent with industry standards, government regulations, and customer
Essential Functions
- ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure quality standards are met.
- ◆Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to evaluate product quality and identify trends.
- ◆Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks.
- ◆Halt production processes if critical product defects are identified to prevent nonconforming material from escaping.
- ◆Monitor and maintain quality control systems to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency, making improvements as necessary.
- ◆Train and instruct team members in quality control methodologies, statistical analysis, and analytical procedures.
- ◆Generate detailed reports on nonconformance of products or processes, root cause analyses, and quality trends for management and stakeholders.
- ◆Review and interpret statistical studies, regulatory standards, and emerging trends in quality control to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- ◆Identify critical control points in the Value Stream and establish appropriate sampling procedures to monitor quality.
- ◆Lead and drive the qualification of product and process changes, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards.
- ◆Support and participate in audits conducted by Defense, Aerospace, and Customer Auditors, ensuring compliance with industry and customer requirements.
- ◆Provide technical support for failure analysis, reliability testing, and corrective action implementation as required.
- ◆Review and approve quality-related document changes, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and deviations.
- ◆Perform process capability analysis and ongoing data reviews to ensure processes remain stable and capable.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to mitigate risks and improve processes.
- ◆Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.
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).
Experience: 0-2 years of Quality Engineering experience
Knowledge: Understands fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Skills/Abilities : Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Full color acuity; Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to meet company standards and deadlines
Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
Eligibility Requirement : FAA sensitive position – may be subject to a government security investigation to verify eligibility for access to classified information
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an Aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting
ASQC Quality Engineer Certification
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
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.
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.
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Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer I at our Burbank, CA location.
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).
Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability 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
Working Conditions
- •Standard office environment
- •Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
- •Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
- •Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety
