Quality Engineer III

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

18d • $120,400 - $141,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Quality Engineer II/III at its Lynnwood, Washington location. The role works with minimal supervision and applies originality, ingenuity, and established procedures to control and monitor quality, ensuring products meet industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements.

The Quality Engineer collaborates across Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers; evaluates production data and product quality; leads root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions; and drives continuous improvement. The position supports quality systems, audits, product and process change qualifications, failure analysis, reliability testing, documentation reviews, and compliance with standards including AS9100 and ISO 9001. It also develops and maintains Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams, performs process capability analysis, and uses quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control.

The position is based in a standard office and manufacturing environment, with a cubicle, desk, or work cell workspace. Work may involve exposure to loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. Required safety equipment may include eye protection, gowns, masks, hearing protectors, and heel or wrist straps. The role involves substantial visual concentration and computer and microscope use; sitting is approximately 90% and standing approximately 10%, depending on tasks. Lifting and pushing requirements are up to 25 pounds.

The listed annual salary ranges are $99,300–$116,600 for Level II (3+ years of experience) and $120,400–$141,100 for Level III (5+ years of experience). Some roles may be eligible for performance-based bonuses. Certain duties may require access to controlled data or information, in which case only U.S. Persons will be considered. The role is FAA-sensitive and may be subject to a government security investigation. Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check, and FAA-sensitive employees participate in a random drug test pool.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in aerospace or a similar manufacturing setting; Level III lists 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Quality, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge and application of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures for the assigned product or program, and familiarity with field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• For positions requiring access to controlled data or information, only U.S. Persons will be considered.
• 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 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.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Halt production when critical product defects are identified to prevent nonconforming material from reaching customers.
• Monitor and maintain effective, efficient, and compliant quality control systems.
• Train and mentor team members in quality control methodologies, statistical analysis, and analytical procedures.
• Prepare reports on product or process nonconformance, root cause analyses, and quality trends.
• Review statistical studies, regulatory standards, and emerging quality-control trends to support compliance and improvement.
• Identify critical control points in the Value Stream and establish sampling procedures.
• Lead qualification of product and process changes in accordance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support and participate in audits conducted by Defense, Aerospace, and Customer Auditors.
• Provide technical support for failure analysis, reliability testing, and corrective action implementation.
• Review and approve quality-related document changes, including ECOs, MCOs, and deviations.
• Develop and implement a data-guided continuous-improvement roadmap, including priorities, methods, and implementation strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Perform process capability analysis and ongoing data reviews to ensure processes remain stable and capable.
• Use Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and other quality tools to improve processes and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, eligible after 6 months of employment.
• Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

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