Quality Engineer

"Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc"

1 week ago

Salary: $90k – $130k/yr
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering
Education: Bachelor
Clearance: Required
Closing date: Today
Source: ApplyToJob

Description

Kranze Technology Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) to join our growing Quality team. This QE will be part of a team supporting Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, Quality Systems and Production. The position will work to maintain and improve quality across all facets of KTS’s production efforts and quality systems in support of ISO 9001, AS9100, ITAR, customer-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality control systems to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory requirements (e.g.: AS, MIL-STD, ISO standards…)
Monitoring production and supplier quality, identifying defects, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions
Coordinates and conducts inspections of material and finished products, applying appropriate quality assurance sampling and testing requirements. Products include electro-mechanical assemblies, aircraft wire harness assemblies, aircraft kit creation, and circuit card assembly
Assists with review of contracts for quality clauses and other quality planning criteria
Develop and maintain documentation such as quality plans, inspection procedures, and quality reports based upon contractual, design, manufacturing, inspection standard, and regulatory testing requirements
Monitors supplier performance and tabulates supplier scorecard information
Works with Supply Chain to improve suppliers and administer Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA’s)
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to address quality issues, process and material improvements, product development, and documentation
Analyze quality metrics such as defect rates, process capability, and customer feedback
Member of the MRB team leading root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and coordinate structured problem-solving methods such as 8D
Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in a related field (Quality, Engineering, Math, Industrial, etc.) or Associates degree with related coursework and/or work history
Proven experience of 3+ years as a quality engineer within an aviation, electro-mechanical, fabrication, connector/cable, or defense industry
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical measuring and software systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship required
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
Experience with APQP, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong working knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (ex. AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite or related software

Benefits
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
401 (k) retirement plan
Paid Overtime
Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
Opportunities to travel
Tuition Reimbursement options
Casual and relaxed work environment

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299
[email protected]

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