Supplier Quality Engineer I

Location WA, Lynnwood

Department Quality

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer I to join our high-performing Quality Team at our Lynnwood, WA location.

About Crane:

Crane 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).

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 and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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 Engineer I works under immediate supervision and uses established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy. The Supplier Quality

Engineer I also implements a supplier quality improvement and monitoring process that optimizes the supplier performance, product quality, and business qualification with Crane

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a Supplier Scorecard that monitors supplier quality, delivery and other metrics that track the general performance of the supplier

• Support supplier Quarterly Business Reviews, assess supplier performance, monitor corrective action status, and drive supplier to continuous improvement

• Liaise with site Quality teams and suppliers to assure that quality issues are addressed and corrective actions are in place and being properly managed to assure root cause analysis and corrective action reporting

• Conduct assessments of suppliers’ quality system and process control capability, and drive implementation of improvement plans

• Assist the Supply Chain organization to investigate and find new sources of supply as required

• Regularly review open CAR database and follow-up with supplier on closure, track status to ensure timely status approval on all status changes to SCAR'S and generate Monthly Status Report to Management.

• Implement quality control plans for assigned commodities and conduct first article and first batch audit inspections

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Prepare management reports and presentations regarding quality status and supplier performance

• Support Material Review Board (MRB)

• Actively engage and understand trends in the industry’s approach to quality and new approaches that may provide benefit to BU

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-2 years of related experience

• Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the marketplace and manufacturing technologies

• Familiarity with 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 principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

• Exposure to lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.)

• Understands fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Skills/Abilities:

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Effective and consistent decision-making skills

• Ability to work multiple problems/issues simultaneously

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment

• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in technical 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:

• ASQC certifications and knowledge of SPC

• Previous experience working in regulated environment with a preference of FAA CFR 14 part 21 and part 145

• Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt)

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

• Some test witnessing is required and therefore the use of safety equipment may be necessary including but not limited to eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes for small periods of time.

• Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends on occasion if needed.

• Requires lifting 25 lbs.

• Requires approximately 40% travel to support customers, with potential for international travel

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $75,906 to $94.985. 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.

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

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life 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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.