Quality Technician

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician at our Burbank, CA location.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate products and processes in accordance with engineering drawings, samples, inspection requirements, process specifications, procedures and other approved reference sources to verify compliance
• Obtain certification for and perform customer DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities
• Receive training as needed to conduct
• Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and back up duties for inspection
• Assist in the preparation, review and approval of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Perform internal audits to comply with internal and customer guidelines.
• Develop checklists to be used as guidelines for audits from process specifications, work instructions, quality inspection procedures, corporate procedures, and industry or military specifications
• Evaluate products for defective or damaged components, accurate assembly, fit, adjustment, dimensions, locations, identifications, cleanliness, finishes, wire routing, encapsulation, and other conditions, pertinent to acceptable sub-assemblies, assemblies, and end items
• Observe work in process and determine compliance to operational guidelines specified in process specifications, work instructions, quality inspection procedures, heat treat log verifications and other internal and contractual requirements
• Prepare NCRs or Corrective Actions as needed
• Debrief appropriate levels of management from production leads to managers apprising them of acceptable and unacceptable activities and make viable recommendations for solution of problems when requested

Training

• Provide manufacturing operators and delegated inspectors with inspection skills, process measurement skills and serve as a resource for inspection issues
• Train and instruct others in tactical processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 2-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with in-process inspections in a manufacturing environment. Experience with mechanical inspection and/or electronics inspection.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical measurement tools) or the ability to learn is desired; Knowledge of performing manufacturing process audits and feedback for process improvement. Familiarity with SPC data gathering. Familiarity with AS9145 requirements highly preferred.
• Skills/Abilities: Understand, interpret, relate and instruct others on internal, industry or customer specifications which relate to products and processes which are performed and audited;
• Experience and/or training in process auditing.
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work as a technician, quality inspector, supervisor, or senior production operator
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 requirements
• Associates of Science degree or BA, BS degree

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, hot or cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: 30%
• Sitting: 70%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Mental/Visual: the use of microscopes/magnifying, etc
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): Cubicle/line

Top Benefits

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

Company Information

• We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines.
• Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
• In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.
• FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.