Lead Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic re-evaluation activities
• Assist with supplier audits (desk and on-site), including preparation, execution, and follow-up actions
• Review supplier documentation such as certifications, inspection results, and FAI/FPQ (PPAP) packages
• Help track and report supplier performance metrics related to quality and delivery-
• KPI Data reporting/ PowerPoint presentations for department on KPI’s

Nonconformance and Corrective Action

• Support review and investigation of supplier nonconformances (NCRs)
• Review, log and support supplier deviation requests (SDRs)
• Assist in issuing, tracking, and closing supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
• Review root cause analyses and verify implementation of corrective actions
• Escalate supplier quality risks and repeat issues to senior personnel as needed

Quality and Compliance Support

• Support supplier compliance to applicable standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME, NQA-1 and customer-specific requirements)
• Assist with incoming inspection, source inspection, and risk-based inspection activities
• Maintain supplier quality records, audit reports, and associated documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in supplier improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Support process improvement efforts related to supplier quality and sourcing
• Assist with updates to procedures, work instructions, and quality tools

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and receiving inspection teams
• Support supplier activities related to new supplier introduction and engineering changes
• Communicate supplier quality status clearly and professionally

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred.  Other bachelor’s degrees considered with related experience.

Experience

• 0–3 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering role. Internship or co-op experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic understanding of quality systems and problem-solving tools (root cause analysis, corrective actions)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001; exposure to AS9100 or NQA-1/ASME standards is a plus
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic data analysis tools
• Mechanical inspection techniques or PCBA inspection experience with IPC-610/620 preferred

Additional Expectations

• Willingness to learn supplier quality processes and regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with external suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 20% for supplier visits or audits

Career Development

This role is intended to develop into a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent position with demonstrated performance, increased ownership, and independent management of supplier quality activities.

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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.