Quality Technician

Crane Company • Chandler, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Quality Technician at its Chandler, Arizona location. The role is responsible for conformity and source inspection, auditing, documentation, reviewing and recommending manufacturing process improvements, and mentoring, training, and assisting inspectors. The technician evaluates products and processes against approved engineering drawings, samples, inspection requirements, specifications, procedures, and other references to verify compliance. The position may also involve customer DQR source inspection, FAA DMIR activities, CMM programming and backup inspection duties, and preparing, reviewing, and approving First Article Inspection Reports.

The technician performs internal audits, develops audit checklists, evaluates products and work in process for defects and compliance, and sorts, reports, and trends defect data. The role prepares nonconformance reports or corrective actions as needed and communicates findings and recommendations to appropriate levels of management.

The position is based in a manufacturing environment with normal manufacturing conditions. Safety equipment and other PPE may be required, and employees may encounter loud noises, temperature extremes, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. The job involves approximately 30% standing and 70% sitting, lifting up to 35 pounds, pushing up to 50 pounds, and using microscopes or magnifying equipment. The workspace may include a cubicle or production line. Flexibility to work overtime when necessary is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical measurement tools, or the ability to learn.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process audits and providing feedback for process improvement.
• Ability to understand, interpret, relate, and instruct others on internal, industry, or customer specifications related to products and processes being performed and audited.
• Experience and/or training in process auditing.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements for access to Controlled Data or Information; where access is required, only US Persons will be considered.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 35 pounds and pushing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work as a technician, quality inspector, supervisor, or senior production operator.
• Associate of Science degree or BA/BS degree.
• Certification such as AS13001 Supplier Self Release Training for applicable customer DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products and processes against engineering drawings, samples, inspection requirements, process specifications, procedures, and other approved references to verify compliance.
• Obtain certification as required and perform customer DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities.
• Receive training as needed to conduct Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and provide backup inspection duties.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Perform internal audits in accordance with internal and customer guidelines.
• Develop audit checklists based on process specifications, work instructions, quality inspection procedures, corporate procedures, and industry or military specifications.
• Inspect products for defective or damaged components, assembly accuracy, fit, adjustment, dimensions, locations, identification, cleanliness, finishes, wire routing, encapsulation, and other conditions affecting acceptability.
• Observe work in process and determine compliance with operational guidelines, process specifications, work instructions, inspection procedures, heat treat log verifications, and other internal and contractual requirements.
• Sort, report, and trend defect data to help identify areas or trends requiring corrective action.
• Prepare nonconformance reports (NCRs) or corrective actions as needed.
• Debrief appropriate levels of management on acceptable and unacceptable activities and make viable recommendations for solutions when requested.
• Mentor, train, and assist inspectors.
• Review and recommend manufacturing process improvements.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED