Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor

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

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 Supervisor is responsible for implementing and directing supplier quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials received from suppliers conform to quality standards based on the requirements and expectations of the organization and customer. This individual is responsible for managing the overall compliance profile and quality performance of the Lynnwood supply base.

Essential Functions:

• Non-Conformance Management: Supervising the handling of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and supplier rejection reports (SRRs). This includes ensuring that suppliers notify the organization of non-conformances before shipment, reviewing SRRs, and confirming Material Review Board (MRB) authority for NCR disposition.
• Corrective Action Implementation and Verification: The Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that corrective actions are effectively implemented to address nonconformities. This includes determining the root cause, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence, and verifying the effectiveness of these actions. The supervisor must also ensure timely corrective actions and maintain records of all actions taken to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Supplier Communication and Documentation: Ensuring suppliers submit complete and accurate documentation, such as SRR forms, and addressing any incomplete submissions by requiring revisions. The Supervisor also ensures that approved/closed NCRs are attached to shipments.
• Inspection and Verification: Overseeing the inspection criteria and ensuring that receiving inspection teams verify NCR dispositions. This includes ensuring that completed NCRs are included with parts sent to production or stockrooms.
• Process Control and Improvement: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement control plans, ensuring alignment with process flow diagrams, and employing preventive measures rather than detection methods to maintain quality.
• Risk Management: Planning and controlling risks within operations, including production and service provision, by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that exceed acceptable criteria. This involves annual risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans.
• Training and Awareness: The Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) are equipped with the necessary technical skills to perform their roles effectively. This includes providing training on key quality standards such as AS9100, and AS9145, as well as specific tools and techniques like root cause analysis, and statistical process control (SPC). The supervisor should also ensure that SQEs are proficient in using quality management systems (QMS) within Oracle and other relevant software for tracking and managing supplier performance. Regular technical workshops, certifications, and hands-on training sessions should be conducted to keep the team updated on the latest industry practices and technologies. Additionally, mentoring programs can be implemented to help SQEs develop expertise in areas such as supplier audits, corrective action implementation, and risk management. This technical focus ensures that the team is well-prepared to address complex quality challenges and maintain high standards in supplier quality management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years closely related work experience in the defense, space electronics or high-end aerospace industry;2+ years leadership experience
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Quality Management Systems as well as Process Improvement and Control Techniques; Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes (inventory management), engineering management (project management), APQP/PPAP (AS9145) and safety management
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills; Ability to manage through influence; Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency
• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management, or other related 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:

Certified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials

Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Working Conditions:

Ability to travel (travel estimated at 25%)

Standard office 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

Standing: 20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

Mental/Visual: use computer

Workspace (line, cube, etc): Cube or office

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll 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

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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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Salary Range: 119,190 - 146,243 USD Annual

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.