Supplier Quality Engineer III

Supplier Quality Engineer III Location WA, Lynnwood Department Quality Employment Type Full Time Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity fora Supplier Quality Engineer III 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 III works with minimal supervision and uses originality, ingenuity and established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy.

The Supplier Quality Engineer III is also responsible for developing and implementing a supplier quality improvement and monitoring process that optimizes the supplier performance, product quality, and business qualification with Crane. Essential Functions:

Partner with Supply Chain Director and other leadership team members to determine annual supplier quality objectives Develop, implement and maintain a Supplier Scorecard that monitors supplier quality, delivery and other metrics that track the general performance of the supplier Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews by supporting the Supply Chain team in assessing supplier performance, monitoring corrective action status, and driving 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 Train and work with suppliers to develop quality control plans for assigned commodities and drive implementation 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 Requirements: Experience: Five (5) year's minimum relevant work experience, preferably in the aerospace industry. Skills: Proficiently perform all standard tasks with skill while working in scenarios that require some degree of customization.

Interact with internal and external personnel on matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science, quality science, and technology; including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of the latest quality science tools including, FMEA, GR&R, Control plans, Capability study and reduction of variations. Knowledge of the characteristics of metals, mechanical/electrical engineering, chemical processes, and other elements.

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or other related Science/Engineering field. Advanced degree is a plus.

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). Working Conditions: Standard office environment Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing 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 May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%) Standing: 10% percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Sitting: 90% 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 of computer, calculator, filing cabinets Workspace: cubicle/desk/lab Top Benefits: Salary range: $120,000 to $146,000. 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 Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home.

Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire. 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.