Quality Supervisor

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for a Quality Supervisor at ourWest Caldwell NJ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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 time you use phone navigation make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit family-first West Caldwell NJ. community our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space defense and commercial applications including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military communications electronic warfare radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for implementing and directing quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials in finished goods and products conform to quality standards based on the requirements and expectations of the organization and customer.

Quality Supervisor Essential Functions:

• Train lead and oversee Inspectors in their daily duties to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards
• Develop coach and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth
• Review the daily allocation of resources in order tosupportproduction schedulein ordertomeet established customer requirements
• Monitor report and improve quality-related KPIs using data to evaluate current performance identify gaps and drive daily problem-solving efforts
• Oversee the preparation and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Maintainapplicablenon-conforming material systemdispositions
• Conduct purchase order approvalactivity
• Make staffing decisions in accordance withmanagement andhuman resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business
• Support in-process and new product design andintroduction inspections
• Perform internal quality and safety audits and participate in internal and external quality audits to maintain compliance and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 years experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to quality inspection; 1 years leadership supervisory or team lead experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Quality Management Systems as well as Process Improvement and Control Techniques; Ability to read engineering drawings demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices process control logistics processes (inventory management) engineering management (project management) and safetymanagement
• Skills/Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for supporting and developing others a collaborative mindset and a structured approach to solving problems with crossfunctional teams.
• Education/Certification: High School Diploma
• EligibilityRequirement: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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials
• Bachelors Degree
• Familiarity with AS9100 FAI/AS9102 processes CMM or Keyence optical systems or other advanced inspection tools.
• Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience preparing or reviewing nonconformance documentation and participating in rootcause analysis.
• Understanding of industry standards such as MIL ASTM ASM or NADCAP requirements.
• Experience working with aerospace customer portals (Hamilton Airbus Boeing Pratt & Whitney GE etc.).
• Knowledge of FAA Part 21 and 81303 documentation.
• ASQ certifications such as CQT CQI or CQA

Working Conditions:

• Standard officeenvironment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration ondetail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturingenvironment
• Periodic weekend shop supervisory coverage as needed
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but notlimited to: eye safety glasses gowning masks hearing protectors heel/wrist straps and any other requiredPPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises coldtemperatures confined spaces dust orfumes
• Travel up to 10% may berequired
• 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(inpounds): up to 25pounds
• Pushing(inpounds): up to 25pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer calculator filingcabinets
• Workspace: cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics youll enjoy:

• Benefits:Health care dental vision life and disability 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 visit our website atfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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: $118000 - $145000 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.