Quality Specialist – Mechanical Inspection (First Shift)

Crane Company • Burbank, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Quality Specialist for its Burbank, California location. The role identifies workmanship or process-damage problems and ensures the quality of produced assemblies through physical and visual inspection against specifications, drawings, or standards. The specialist determines acceptance, rejection, or rework requirements for assembled units and supplier components; verifies manufacturing build and test processes are complete; communicates errors and systemic trends to the quality organization; and enters data into software tools. Other tasks may be assigned by a supervisor or management.

The position works in a manufacturing environment and may involve required personal protective equipment, exposure to noise, cold, confined spaces, dust, or fumes, and handling parts under electrostatic-discharge procedures. Work is approximately 90% seated and 10% standing, with lifting and pushing up to 40 pounds. The role uses a computer and a workbench-top workspace.

The posting lists minimum qualifications for Quality Specialist II and III. The hourly pay range is $29.83–$37.25 for Specialist II and $34.85–$42.54 for Specialist III. Actual salary depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, training, and other qualifications; some roles may be eligible for performance-based bonuses. The position may require access to controlled data or information, in which case only U.S. persons will be considered. Crane is a U.S. Department of Defense contractor subject to ITAR. Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check; FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment, including high customer-service experience.
• Experience performing mechanical inspection, First Article Inspection, and Final Inspection.
• Ability to complete AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models using GD&T to understand design intent and define inspection requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of Zeiss CMM and Calypso software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Competence performing inspections using surface plates, calipers, thread gages, scales, and micro-hite equipment.
• General PC skills, including Word, Excel, and Oracle.
• Ability to interpret drawings and part specifications.
• Accurate color vision and depth perception; vision corrected to 20/20.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and interface with Order Management, Internal Quality Engineers, customers, and internal management personnel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If access to controlled data or information is required, must be a U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Requirements.
• Experience with CMM.
• Electrical inspection experience.
• IPC-610 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Use blueprints, customer drawings, engineering change notices, military standards, and operating procedures to determine acceptance, rejection, or rework requirements for assembled units or supplier components.
• Conduct accurate visual inspections to verify physical properties.
• Ensure manufacturing build and test processes have been completed.
• Proactively communicate errors and systemic trends to the quality organization.
• Enter data into software tools.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting 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 eligibility after 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED