Quality Engineer III

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

13d • $115,000 - $135,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer III at our Lynnwood, WA location. 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). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting
• Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• 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 PowerPoint
• BA or BS degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 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).
• FAA sensitive position – may be subject to a government security investigation to verify eligibility for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Lean Principles and Implementation Tools
• Educational background in Structured Problem Solving, 5S, Mistake-Proofing and process capability tools
• Familiarity with Minitab
• ASQC Quality Engineer Certification

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to evaluate product quality, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks effectively.
• Halt production processes if critical product defects are identified to prevent nonconforming material from reaching customers.
• Monitor and maintain quality control systems to ensure their effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Train and mentor 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 and improve quality.
• Lead and drive the qualification of product and process changes, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards and customer requirements.
• 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.
• Develop and implement a roadmap for continuous improvement by establishing priorities, methods, and strategies for implementation, using data to guide the process and monitor results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) to mitigate risks and improve processes.
• Perform process capability analysis and ongoing data reviews to ensure processes remain stable and capable.
• Utilize advanced quality tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to drive process improvements and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant standards.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match.
• eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior