Supplier Quality Engineer I

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer I 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 I plays a key role in supporting the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy by working under direct supervision and following established procedures. This position is responsible for implementing supplier quality improvement and monitoring processes to enhance supplier performance, product quality, and business qualifications with Crane. 

Essential Functions: 

• Maintain a Supplier Scorecard to monitor supplier quality, delivery, and other performance metrics. 

• Support supplier Quarterly Business Reviews by assessing supplier performance, monitoring corrective action status, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Collaborate 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. 

• Assist the Supply Chain organization in identifying and evaluating new sources of supply as needed. 

• Regularly review the open Corrective Action Request (CAR) database, follow up with suppliers on closure, track status changes, and generate monthly status reports for management. 

• Implement quality control plans for assigned commodities and conduct first article and first batch audit inspections. 

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management. 

Non-Essential Functions: 

• Prepare management reports and presentations on quality status and supplier performance. 

• Support the Material Review Board (MRB). 

• Stay informed about industry trends and new approaches to quality management that could benefit the business unit. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience: 0-2 years of related experience  

• Knowledge: Working knowledge of the marketplace and manufacturing technologies; Familiarity with 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); Understands fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field 

• Skills/Abilities: Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; Effective and consistent decision making skills; Ability to work multiple problems/issues simultaneously; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment 

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ASQC certifications and knowledge of SPC 

• Previous experience working in regulated environment with a preference of FAA CFR 14 part 21 and part 145 

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 25% required 

• Standing: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 

• Sitting: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 

• Lifting (in pounds):  up to 25 pounds 

• Pushing (in pounds):  up to 25 pounds 

• Mental/Visual:  use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets 

• Workspace: cubicle/desk 

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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