Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer II/III at our Lynnwood, WA location.
This is an on-site position and will require travelling to visit suppliers.
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).
Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Supplier Quality Engineer III operates with minimal supervision, leveraging originality, ingenuity, and established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy. This role is responsible for developing and implementing supplier quality improvement and monitoring processes to enhance supplier performance, product quality, and business qualifications with Crane.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with the Supply Chain leader and other leadership team members to establish annual supplier quality objectives.
Develop, implement, and maintain a Supplier Scorecard to monitor supplier quality, delivery, and other performance metrics.
Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews by assisting the Supply Chain team in evaluating supplier performance, monitoring corrective action status, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with site Quality teams and suppliers to address quality issues, ensuring corrective actions are effectively managed and root cause analyses are conducted.
Conduct assessments of suppliers’ quality systems and process control capabilities, driving the implementation of improvement plans.
Train and collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality control plans for assigned commodities.
Perform first article and first batch audit inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.
Non-Essential Functions:
Prepare management reports and presentations regarding quality status and supplier performance
Support Material Review Board (MRB)
Actively engage and understand trends in the industry’s approach to quality and new approaches that may provide benefit to BU
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 7 years of related experience; Previous experience working in regulated environment with a preference of FAA CFR 14 part 21 and part 145
Knowledge: Broad knowledge of the marketplace and manufacturing technologies; In depth knowledge of supplier qualification processes and supplier performance metrics; Knowledge of the latest quality science tools including, FMEA, GR&R, Control plans, Capability study and reduction of variations; Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models; Exposure to lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc); Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
Skills/Abilities: Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact based decisions; Demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment; Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines; Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on experience and judgment
Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in technical discipline
Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). FAA sensitive position – may be subject to a government security investigation to verify eligibility for access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications:
ASQC certifications and knowledge of SPC
Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt)
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
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, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Travel up to 40% required
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
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 website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
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Salary range:
Level III: $127,600.00 - $149,100.00
Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- 7 years of related experience
- Experience working in a regulated environment
- Familiarity with FAA CFR 14 Part 21 and Part 145
- In-depth knowledge of supplier qualification processes and supplier performance metrics
- Knowledge of FMEA, GR&R, Control Plans, Capability studies and variation reduction
- Knowledge of design techniques, blueprints, drawings, and models for precision production
- Exposure to lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S)
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Analytical and problem solving/decision making skills; ability to drive cross-functional teams
- BA or BS degree in a technical discipline
- Eligibility to access Controlled Data/Information; only US Persons considered where required (ITAR)
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% to supplier sites
- ASQC certification and SPC knowledge
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Green Belt)
What We Do
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. They also share a fascinating history of innovation dating from the early years of the Industrial Revolution to the current era of technology-driven product development and improvement. Crane is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. We strive to create value for all our stakeholders with a highly disciplined approach to materially strengthening our businesses through successful implementation of the Crane Business System, through strategic linkages among our businesses, and through utilization of strong free cash flow for strategic acquisitions.
