**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Quality Engineer I** at our **Lynnwood, WA** location. **About Crane:** **Crane Aerospace & Electronics** supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! **Job Summary:** The Quality Engineer I works under immediate supervision and uses established procedures to control and monitor quality, ensuring products are consistent with industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements. **Essential Functions:** + Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers + Collect and analyze production data to evaluate product quality + Conduct root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions + Stop production if serious product defects are present + Monitor quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency + Instruct others in quality control and analytical procedures + Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, root cause analyses, or quality trends + Review statistical studies, regulatory standards and trends in the field of quality control + Identify critical points in the Value Stream and specify sampling procedures + Drive qualification of product and process changes to ensure only the highest levels of quality are accepted + Support audits with Defense, Aerospace and Customer Auditors + Provide support for failure analysis and reliability testing as required + Review and approve quality document changes - Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), deviations + Any other task assigned by supervisor or management **Minimum Qualifications:** + Experience: 0-2 years of Quality Engineering experience + Knowledge: Understands fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field + Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Full color acuity; Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in order to meet company standards and deadlines + Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field + **Eligibility Requirement:** This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). ​ **FAA sensitive position – may be subject to a government security investigation to verify eligibility for access to classified information.** **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in an Aerospace environment or similar manufacturing setting + ASQC Quality Engineer Certification **Working Conditions:** + Standard office environment + Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail + 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, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes + Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task + Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task + Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds + Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds + Mental/Visual: use of computer, microscope + Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk/work cell **Top Benefits:** As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy: + **Benefits:** Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month + **Time Off:** 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. + **401k Retirement Plan:** 401k plan with company match + **Education Reimbursement:** eligible after 90 days of employment ​ You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities. 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. \#LI-WS1 #CAE **_Salary range:_** **$** **80,600.00 - $97,600.00.** Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. _This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._ _Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.