Supplier Quality Engineer IIIII

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity foraSupplier Quality Engineer II/IIIat ourLynnwood WAlocation.

This is an on-site position and will require travelling to visit suppliers.

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).

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 NASAs New Horizons spacecraft. Youll 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 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 Chainleaderand 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 othertasks as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Preparemanagement reports and presentations regarding quality status and supplier performance

• SupportMaterial Review Board (MRB)

• Actively engage and understand trends in the industrys approach to quality and newapproachesthat may provide benefit to BU

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:2yearsofrelated 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 tolean 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 fields concepts practices and procedures

• Skills/Abilities:Effective verbal written and interpersonal skills;Demonstratedanalytical problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timelyeffective fact based decisions;Demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teamsin a dynamic work environment;Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up downand 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 toagovernmentsecurityinvestigation 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 youll 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 visit our website at 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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