Crane Aerospace and Electronics is seeking to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer in Burbank, CA.

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer works with minimal supervision and uses originality, ingenuity and established procedures to support the Crane Supplier Quality Management Strategy. The Supplier Quality Engineer 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:

• Interface with both suppliers and customers regarding supplier nonconformances
• Manage OEM customer returns for supplied parts which are custom designed for Crane
• Liaise with Special Process (OSP) suppliers regarding defects and conduct onsite assessments with NADCAP checklist when necessary
• Partner with Supply Chain Director and other leadership team members to determine annual supplier quality objectives
• 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 internal 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 onsite 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 Qualifications:

• Experience: 4 years of related experience, including experience in Global sourcing
• Knowledge: 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
• Skills/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
• 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)

About Crane Aerospace & Electronics:

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).

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.

Salary range: $100,259 to $132,828. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 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

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 Co. 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.

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