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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: \nThe Supplier Quality Engineer operates with minimal supervision, leveraging originality, ingenuity, and established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy. This role is responsible for developing and implementing supplier quality improvement and monitoring processes to enhance supplier performance, product quality, and business qualifications with Crane.\nEssential Functions:\nCollaborate with the Supply Chain leader and other leadership team members to establish annual supplier quality objectives. \nDevelop, implement, and maintain a Supplier Scorecard to monitor supplier quality, delivery, and other performance metrics. \nLead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews by assisting the Supply Chain team in evaluating supplier performance, monitoring corrective action status, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. \nWork closely with site Quality teams and suppliers to address quality issues, ensuring corrective actions are effectively managed and root cause analyses are conducted. \nConduct assessments of suppliers’ quality systems and process control capabilities, driving the implementation of improvement plans. \nTrain and collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality control plans for assigned commodities. \nPerform first article and first batch audit inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards. \nAny other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or management. \nNon-Essential Functions:\nPrepare management reports and presentations regarding quality status and supplier performance \nSupport Material Review Board (MRB) \nActively engage and understand trends in the industry’s approach to quality and new approaches that may provide benefit to BU \nMinimum Qualifications:\nExperience: 0-8 years of related experience; Previous experience working in regulated environment with a preference of FAA CFR 14 part 21 and part 145 \nKnowledge: Broad knowledge of the marketplace and manufacturing technologies; In depth knowledge of 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); Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures \nSkills/Abilities: Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact based decisions; Demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment; Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines; Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on experience and judgment \nEducation/Certification: BA or BS degree in technical discipline \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). FAA sensitive position - may be subject to a government security investigation to verify eligibility for access to classified information.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nASQC certifications and knowledge of SPC \nLean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt) \nWorking Conditions:\nStandard office environment \nWork requires substantial visual concentration on detail \nWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment \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 40% required \nTop Benefits:\nAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:\nBenefits: Health care, dental or life 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-WS1 #CAE\nSalary range:\nLevel II: $94,500.00 - $112,700.00\nLevel III: $127,600.00 - $149,100.00\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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