Supplier Quality Engineer II/III

• Crane Aerospace and Electronics
• has an exciting opportunity for a
• Supplier Quality Engineer II/III
• at our
• Lynnwood, WA
• location.
• _This is an on-site position and will require travelling to visit suppliers._

• 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. 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 II/III works under supervision and uses established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy. The Supplier Quality Engineer II also implements 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 + Implement and 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 + Partner 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 + Travel to suppliers (both local and not local) up to 40%.

• 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:

+ 3+ years of related experience for level II and 5+ years of related experience for level

III Skills:

+ 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 + Demonstrated ability to rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

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 principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models + Exposure to lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc) + Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field + Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program

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 40%) +

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:

• 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 6 months of employment You 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. 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. \#LI-WS1 #CAE

• _Salary range:_
• _

Level II:

$94,500.00 - $112,700.00_

• _

Level III:

$127,600.00 - $149,100.00_

• 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. _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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.