Quality Technician

Crane Company•Chandler, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Quality Technician at its Chandler, Arizona location. The company supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Quality Technicians perform conformity and source inspections, audits, documentation, manufacturing-process improvement reviews, and DMIR activities. The role evaluates products and processes against approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and other references to confirm compliance. It also supports first article inspection reporting, internal audits, defect analysis, corrective actions, and communication of quality findings to management. The position is based in a manufacturing environment. Work may involve safety equipment and exposure to loud noise, temperature extremes, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. The role is approximately 30% standing and 70% sitting, depending on tasks, and may require lifting up to 35 pounds and pushing up to 50 pounds. Microscopes or magnifying equipment may be used. The workspace may be on a production line or in a cubicle. Employees should be flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.

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 them.
Knowledge of manufacturing process audits and feedback for process improvement.
Ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and instruct others on internal, industry, or customer specifications related to products and processes.
Experience and/or training in process auditing.
This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information; where 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior work as a technician, quality inspector, supervisor, or senior production operator.
Associate of Science degree or BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

Evaluate products and processes against engineering drawings, samples, inspection requirements, process specifications, procedures, and other approved references to verify compliance.
Obtain required certification, such as AS13001 Supplier Self Release Training, and perform customer DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities.
Receive training as needed to perform Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and backup duties for inspection.
Assist with preparing, reviewing, and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
Perform internal audits to meet internal and customer guidelines, and develop audit checklists based on applicable specifications, instructions, procedures, and standards.
Evaluate components and assemblies for defects or damage, assembly accuracy, fit, adjustment, dimensions, locations, identification, cleanliness, finishes, wire routing, encapsulation, and other acceptance conditions.
Observe work in process and assess 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 identify areas requiring corrective action; prepare nonconformance reports (NCRs) or corrective actions as needed.
Debrief appropriate management levels on acceptable and unacceptable activities and make recommendations for solutions when requested.