Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer III at our Lynnwood, WA location.

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 and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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 works under supervision and uses established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy. The Supplier Quality Engineer II also implements a supplier quality improvement and monitoring process that optimizes the supplier performance, product quality, and business qualification with Crane

Essential Functions:

Partner with Supply Chain Director and other leadership team members to determine annual supplier quality objectivesImplement and maintain a Supplier Scorecard that monitors supplier quality, delivery and other metrics that track the general performance of the supplierSupport supplier Quarterly Business Reviews, assess supplier performance, monitor corrective action status, and drive supplier to continuous improvementLiaise with site Quality teams and suppliers to assure that quality issues are addressed, and corrective actions are in place and being properly managed to assure root cause analysis and 
corrective action reportingConduct assessments of suppliers’ quality system and process control capability, and drive implementation of improvement plansPartner with suppliers to develop quality control plans for assigned commodities and drive implementationConduct first article and first batch audit inspectionsAny other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

 Prepare management reports and presentations regarding quality status and supplier performanceSupport 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 Requirements:

Experience: 

 5+ years of related experience

Skills: 

Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; Effective and consistent decision-making skillsAbility to work multiple problems/issues simultaneouslyAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsDemonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environmentDemonstrated ability to rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and 
accomplish goals

Knowledge: 

Working knowledge of the marketplace and manufacturing technologiesFamiliarity with supplier qualification processes and supplier performance metricsKnowledge of the latest quality science tools including, FMEA, GR&R, Control plans, Capability study and 
reduction of variationsKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in 
production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and modelsExposure to lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fieldKnows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other related Science/Engineering field. Advanced degree is a plus.

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).

Working Conditions:

Standard office environmentWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesRequires work with small to medium size hand and power toolsOccasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminarsMay need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 20 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 20 poundsMental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinetsWorkspace: cubicle/desk/lab

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $108,500.00 to $144,600.00. 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. 

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 monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

 

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