Quality Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Lynnwood, Washington, United States; onsite manufacturing environment

Salary: $33.42–$40.68 per hour

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power, sensing, and fluid-management solutions.

What you will do

• Evaluate products, assemblies, and manufacturing processes against engineering drawings, samples, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Perform conformity inspections, customer DQR source inspections, FAA DMIR activities, and internal process audits.
• Prepare, review, and approve First Article Inspection Reports and develop audit checklists.
• Inspect components and assemblies for defects, dimensions, fit, finishes, cleanliness, wire routing, encapsulation, and other quality characteristics.
• Sort, report, and trend defect data; prepare nonconformance reports and corrective actions.
• Train operators and inspectors, support inspection issues, and recommend manufacturing process improvements.

Requirements

• 1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement tools, or the ability to learn them.
• Experience or training in process auditing and the ability to interpret and explain internal, industry, and customer specifications.
• Only US Persons will be considered where access to Controlled Data or Information is required; the role is subject to ITAR requirements.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a technician, quality inspector, supervisor, or senior production operator.
• Associate of Science, BA, or BS degree.
• Experience with CMM programming and AS13001 certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month after starting.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after six months of employment.
• Lean manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence and process accuracy.
• Occasional domestic and international travel of up to 10% may be required.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug testing pool.