Quality Technician (Aerospace)

Location: West Caldwell, New Jersey, United States; onsite manufacturing environment. Access to controlled data may require US Person status under ITAR.

Salary: $33.12–$40.32 per hour

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace, defense, space, communications, electronic warfare, radar, satellite, medical, and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Evaluate complex assemblies and end items against specifications, standards, work instructions, and contractual requirements.
• Perform visual, physical, dimensional, and measurement-based inspections using advanced inspection tools and techniques.
• Support CMM programming and inspection backup duties, and assist with First Article Inspection Reports.
• Conduct internal process audits, develop audit checklists, and identify workmanship, process, and compliance issues.
• Analyze defect data, prepare NCRs and corrective actions, communicate risks and trends, and participate in cross-functional improvement and root-cause teams.
• Train operators and inspectors on inspection, measurement, and tactical manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• 1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement tools, manufacturing process audits, and process-improvement feedback, or ability to learn.
• Ability to interpret and explain internal, industry, and customer specifications and experience or training in process auditing.
• Where controlled data or information access is required, only US Persons will be considered due to ITAR obligations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, use required PPE, and work overtime when necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience preparing and analyzing microsection samples of printed circuit boards.
• IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, CMM programming, or advanced inspection certifications.
• Previous experience as a technician, quality inspector, supervisor, or senior production operator.
• Associate of Science, BA, or BS degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean manufacturing practices focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accrued from the first day and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Safety-focused, drug-free manufacturing workplace with required background checks.