Position Description

Quality Engineer III/IV
Location OH, Elyria
Department Quality
Employment Type Full Time
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Crane Aerospace & Electronics is looking to hire a talented individual in our Fluid Management Group at our Elyria, OH facility to fill the role of a Quality Engineer III/IV (level will depend on experience). 

Crane Aerospace & Electronics combines the experience of long-time industry leaders to supply critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our products are found in some of the most demanding environments, from engines to landing gear, from satellites to medical implants, and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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.

About the Opportunity:

The Elyria Site (Lear Romec Brand) offers the most reliable positive displacement pumps in the industry consisting of vane, gerotor, and spur gear configurations. Products include lube and scavenge pumps that are ETOPS rated; high contamination resistance gerotor pumps for oil applications; high pressure spur gear pumps; centrifugal fuel pumps and centrifugal coolant pumps.  Our pumps are used on many General Aviation, business jet, commercial transport, and military aircraft applications.

Position Overview:

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 Job 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 organizationby 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 Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

  • 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting, machine shop, NADCAP special process, 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 and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency AS9145 Process control tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA)
  • Familiarity with 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

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. 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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