Quality Technician

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician at our  Burbank, CA  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). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary:   Quality Technicians   are responsible for   conformity inspection,   source inspection ,   auditing, documenting, reviewing and recommending manufa cturing process improvements, mentoring/training/assisting inspectors, DMIR activities   Essential Functions:   Evaluate products and processes in accordance with engineering drawings, samples, inspection   requirements, process   specifications, procedures and other approve d   reference sources to verify   compliance   Obtain certification   for   and perform customer DQR source ins pection and FAA DMIR activities   Receive training as needed to conduct Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and back up duties   for in sp ection   Assist in the preparation, review and approval of First Arti cle Inspection Reports (FAIRs)   Perform internal audits   to comply with i nternal and customer guidelines .   Develop checklists to be used as guidelines for audits from process specifications,   work instructions, quality inspection procedures, c orporate procedures, and i ndustry or   military s pecifications   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-assemb lies, assemblies, and end items   Observe work in process and determine compliance to opera tional guidelines specified in process s pecifications,   work instructions, quality inspection p rocedures , heat treat l og verifications   and other intern al and contractual requirements     Perform defect data sorting , reporting   and trending functions to facilitate identification areas or tren ds requiring corrective action .   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 solu tion 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 .     Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management   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 de sired;   Knowledge of   performing   manufacturing process audits and f eedback for process improvement. Familiarity with SPC data gathering. Familiarity with AS9145 requirements highly preferred. Skill s/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 %   *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task   Sitting:   70 %   *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task   Lifting (in pounds):   up to   35   pounds   Pushing (in pounds):   up to 5 0 pounds   Mental/Visual:   the use of   microscopes/magnifying,   etc   Workspace (line, cube,   etc ):   Cubicle /line   Top Benefits:  As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy: o    Benefits:  Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date. o    Time Off:  15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year. o    401k Retirement Plan:  401k plan with company match. o    Education Reimbursement:  eligible after 6 months of employment. ​ You can see a list of our benefits at  https://www.craneae.com/company/careers  or visit our w