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This is an on-site position.\nAbout Crane:\nCrane 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).\nLocated 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!\nJob Summary:\nTheQuality Inspection Supervisor leads and directs a team of employees in assigned areas of inspection operations, including receiving inspection and final inspection. This role is responsible for implementing and managing quality assurance efforts to ensure supplier components, materials, and finished goods meet quality standards based on organizational and customer requirements. The Inspection Supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment, adhering to quality and operational standards, and achieving area safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth metrics. This position may involve supervising and training employees across multiple shifts.\nEssential Functions:\nTrain, lead, and oversee Inspectors in their daily duties to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards \nDevelop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth \nReview the daily allocation of resources in order to support production schedule in order to meet established customer requirements \nMonitor, report, and improve quality-related KPIs, using data to evaluate current performance, identify gaps, and drive daily problem-solving efforts \nOversee the preparation and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements \nMaintain applicable non-conforming material system dispositions \nConduct purchase order approval activity \nMake staffing decisions in accordance with management and human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business \nSupport in-process and new product design and introduction inspections \nPerform internal quality and safety audits and participate in internal and external quality audits to maintain compliance and continuous improvement \nAssist with the development of Quality Technicians where applicable \nAny other task assigned by your supervisor or management \nNon-essential Functions:\nCustomer source inspection \nDelegated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR - FAA) and conformity inspection \nStamp Control and audits \nMinimum Qualifications:\nExperience: 2+ years’ experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to quality inspection; 1 + years’ leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.\n Knowledge: Knowledge of Quality Management Systems as well as Process Improvement and Control Techniques; Ability to read engineering drawings, demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes (inventory management), engineering management (project management) and safety management \nSkills/Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for supporting and developing others, acollaborative mindset and a structured approach to solving problems with cross-functional teams.\nEducation/Certification: High School Diploma\n 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).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCertified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials \nBachelor's Degree\nFamiliarity with AS9100, FAI/AS9102 processes, CMM or Keyence optical systems, or other advanced inspection tools.\nPrevious supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment \nExperience preparing or reviewing nonconformance documentation and participating in root-cause analysis.\nUnderstanding of industry standards such as MIL, ASTM, ASM, or NADCAP requirements.\nExperience working with aerospace customer portals (Hamilton, Airbus, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, GE, etc.).\nKnowledge of FAA Part 21 and 8130-3 documentation.\nASQ certifications such as CQT, CQI, or CQA\nWorking Conditions:\nStandard office environment \nWork requires substantial visual concentration on detail \nWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment \nPeriodic weekend shop supervisory coverage as needed \nManufacturing 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 \nMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes \nTravel up to 10% may be required \nStanding: 30% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task \nSitting: 70% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task \nLifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds \nPushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds \nMental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets \nWorkspace: cubicle/desk \nTop Benefits:\nAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:\nBenefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month\nTime Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.\n401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match\nEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment\nYou 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.\nWe 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.\nIn 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.\n#LI-JJ1 #CAE\nSalary Range: $101,817 - $138,945 USD Annual\nSeveral 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.\nThis 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.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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