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Crane Company · 4 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $89K/yr

3+ years exp

Crane Company, a subsidiary of a $2B industrial conglomerate, is seeking a Quality Engineer to establish and improve the Quality System within their manufacturing facility. The role involves developing quality control systems, analyzing testing procedures, and facilitating continuous improvement efforts.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving

Maintain, improve, and enforce Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance to all internal, external (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 80079-34, and ATEX Directive), and customer specific requirements

Execute Core Tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP)

Work with cross functional team and apply problem solving tools (i.e. 5-Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, etc.) as part of root cause analysis and identify corrective actions

Acquire, analyze, and present data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvements

Manage the Corrective Action Program (CAPA), including the assurance that issues are addressed in a timely manner and that corrective actions are effective

Assist in quality issues from suppliers, production, and/or customers, including any communications with them

Collaborate in PPAP submissions (for both suppliers and customers), including the review and final approval of the Part Submission Warranty (PSW)

Provide assistance and coaching to peers and suppliers in order to resolve quality conflicts, continually improve quality, reduce cost, etc

Plan, control, and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which includes planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems

Conduct hands-on product evaluations for any type of customer return/complaint

Participate in New Product Development (APQP) projects. Production introduction shall be accompanied by Quality validation using DVP&R and advanced statistical methods (i.e. Gage R&R, Capability Studies, etc.)

Participate in various Kaizen events and projects in order to drive continuous improvement

Review PCRs/PCOs (ECRs/ECOs)

Chair MRB for swift, accurate disposition of nonconforming material

Monitor and review Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

Complete IMDS reports per PPAP requirements

Perform and/or facilitate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits in the ISO 9001, IATF16949, ISO/IEC 80079-34, VDA, CQI, and ATEX Directive environments

Participate in the Internal Audit program

Qualification

Quality Management System (QMS)Statistical Process Control (SPC)Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)Corrective Action Program (CAPA)Six SigmaGD&TMinitabMicrosoft ExcelTeamworkCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

Required

BS degree in Technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality

Must have experience with electronics

Must possess basic to intermediate level of understanding in quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics

Must have basic understanding of quality management systems and its development, documentation, and implementation with respect to domestic and international regulatory standards or requirements

Must have basic to intermediate knowledge of quality concepts and methods such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, Six Sigma, 5S, etc

Must have intermediate knowledge of basic statistical concepts (FPY, rate, %, average, std deviation, etc.)

Must be able to make decisions using risk-based thinking and data driven analytical thinking

Must have strong knowledge of GD&T

Strong teamwork with outward attitude of support towards members of the department and the company

Strong communication skills (both oral and written)

Strong ability to organize team with ability to assemble, coordinate, schedule, and execute interdepartmental activities

Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize effectively based on business needs

Able to interpret engineering drawings, test procedures, work orders, BOMs, written procedures, international standards, etc

Must be able to analyze, interpret, and report on data in Microsoft Excel

Must be comfortable with hands-on work

Must be able to stand and move parts physically

Must be flexible to travel (both domestically and internationally) and work overtime as required

Preferred

Industrial Engineering or similar preferred

Industry certification (i.e. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) preferred

Some formal Six Sigma training preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

401K contribution and match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Crane Company

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Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers.

Founded in 1855

Stamford, Connecticut, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.craneco.com/

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