Supplier Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Crane Company scores B on the Alion truth index.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for quality assurance, process improvement and supplier development within the business. In addition, the role also involves driving quality improvements throughout the business processes, working closely with the Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales departments to optimize business performance and Customer satisfaction, maintaining ISO9001: 2015 certification, and driving the use of IATF Core Tools.
The successful candidate will be required to travel extensively and must have a full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
Support on NPI and productivity initiatives:
- Participation in NPD & Productivity Meetings as Quality Representative in support of product realization.
- Supporting in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Project management - delivery within programme timings
- Using IATF 16949 Core Tools across the supply base
- To support Technical and Operations: Ensure that the “Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is carried out thoroughly to ensure that operational processes are capable and compatible with the design intent of new product.
- Understanding of data analytics (6σ or similar)
- Product validation and sign-off.
Management of non-conformities:
- Supplier control, RCA and CAPA - Key (Top 10 worst performing) suppliers only, using the SDR/NCR process and using problems solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys
- Problem response and subsequent resolution, including cost recovery - supplier focused.
Supplier Management and Development:
- Create and Maintain Supplier Development Metrics
- Carry out QA005 and QA005L audits on potential suppliers
- Carry out supplier assessments / audits against target companies identified in conjunction with Supply Chain.
- Fully support Supply Chain with new supplier selection, qualification and on-going monitoring.
- Create and Maintain audit plan of existing supplier base
- Carry out supplier product/process audit against target suppliers as agreed by quality and supply chain.
- Product and Process Audits - supplier focused.
- Developing a quality culture within the supply chain.
Reporting
- Support with maintaining and monitoring the Key Performance Indicators (including the monthly Business Review Slides) for the Quality Department.
Qualifications/Experience/Training:
- HNC Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Extensive understanding and experience in IATF 16949 Core Tools.
- Advanced Product Quality Planning and tools such as process mapping, Design and Process FMEA, and producing process control plans and standard operating procedures
- Qualified Lead Auditor.
- Prior experience in working with NPI process
- Engineering background
- Six Sigma trained to Black-Belt level
- Experience in applying a structured approach to problem solving (8D), and the use of quality tools to identify root causes and effective CAPA.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, both in-works and with customers and suppliers.
- Experience in the application of statistical techniques, carrying out machine and process capability studies and introducing S.P.C.
- Ability to use appropriate measuring and test equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- An understanding of material specifications.
- Fully conversant with Microsoft Office.
- An understanding of ISO 9001 (and preferably 14001 and 18001)
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Familiar with ‘Lean Manufacturing’, value stream mapping and the 7 wastes.
- Experience of 5S principles and methodologies.
Personal Characteristics:
- Prepared to travel extensively
- A professional manner when dealing with internal and external contacts
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and strong levels of attention to detail
- A ‘can-do’ positive attitude at all times.
- Good levels of resilience and able to respond well under pressure.
- Attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize workload
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm.
- Have a flexible approach to work, good team skills and the ability to influence to get results
- Maintain strong and effective liaison with customers, suppliers, work colleagues (UK QA and Supply Chain), contractors, etc.
ABOUT US
Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.
The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.
Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution:
"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."
The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.
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