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Kranze Technology Solutions

Defense IRCM, systems integration, engineering services

Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDes Plaines, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Quality, Engineering, Math, or Industrial, or an associate's degree with related coursework and/or work history.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a quality engineer within the 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; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
  • Working knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or related software.
  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain quality control systems to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and regulatory requirements, including AS, MIL-STD, and ISO standards.
  • Monitor production and supplier quality, identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate and conduct 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.
  • Assist with reviewing contracts for quality clauses and other quality planning criteria.
  • Develop and maintain documentation such as quality plans, inspection procedures, and quality reports based on contractual, design, manufacturing, inspection-standard, and regulatory testing requirements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and tabulate supplier scorecard information.
  • Work with Supply Chain to improve suppliers and administer Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
  • 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.
  • Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB), leading root cause analysis and corrective-action processes and coordinating structured problem-solving methods such as 8D.

Desired Qualifications

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

About the Company

Kranze Technology Solutions

Defense IRCM, systems integration, engineering services

Kranze Technology Solutions provides hardware and software solutions for defense, focusing on Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, Marine Corps, and SOCOM. Its offerings include systems engineering, software and hardware product development, systems-of-systems integration, system test and evaluation, and modeling and simulation analysis to support Warfighters. Work is organized around small, cross-disciplinary teams that tackle complex technical challenges in collaboration with defense customers. The company aims to help customers solve battlespace problems by defining system interfaces, integrating multiple aircraft and platform systems, and delivering mission-oriented engineering solutions through hands-on collaboration and integration efforts.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2008

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