Quality Engineer-1 at 211 Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp. — Burbank, CA

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer I at our Burbank, CA location.

About Crane:

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 requirements

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Top Benefits:

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 glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Standing:10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds Mental/Visual: use of computer, microscope Workspace (line, cube, etc.): cubicle/desk/work cell

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Salary range: $80,801.00 - $97,800.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.