Quality Supervisor

Crane Company•West Caldwell, NJ

4d•$118,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Quality Supervisor at its West Caldwell, New Jersey location. The role implements and directs quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials in finished goods and products conform to quality standards and organizational and customer requirements. The supervisor leads and develops Inspectors, supports production scheduling through resource allocation, and monitors quality-related KPIs to identify performance gaps and drive problem solving. The role oversees First Article Inspection Reports, maintains non-conforming material dispositions, conducts purchase order approvals, and supports inspections for in-process and new product design and introduction. It also makes staffing decisions and performs or participates in internal and external quality and safety audits to support compliance and continuous improvement. The position is based in a standard office and manufacturing environment, with substantial visual concentration on detail. Periodic weekend shop supervisory coverage may be needed, and travel up to 10% may be required. Manufacturing work may involve required PPE and exposure to loud noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. Approximate physical demands include sitting 70% and standing 30%, and lifting and pushing up to 25 pounds. The workspace is a cubicle or desk. Access to controlled data or information may be required; where such access is required, only US Persons will be considered. Crane is a US Department of Defense contractor subject to ITAR. Salary range: $118,000–$145,000; actual pay depends on factors including experience, skills, training, and qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment, with exposure to quality inspection.
At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, process improvement, and control techniques.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes such as inventory management, engineering management such as project management, and safety management.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, a structured approach to cross-functional problem solving, and a genuine interest in supporting and developing others.
High school diploma.
Where access to controlled data or information is required, eligibility is limited to US Persons.

Nice To Haves

Certified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials.
Bachelor's degree.
Familiarity with AS9100, FAI/AS9102 processes, CMM or Keyence optical systems, or other advanced inspection tools.
Previous supervisory experience in an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment.
Experience preparing or reviewing nonconformance documentation and participating in root-cause analysis.
Understanding of industry standards such as MIL, ASTM, ASM, or NADCAP requirements.
Experience with aerospace customer portals, such as Hamilton, Airbus, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, or GE.
Knowledge of FAA Part 21 and 8130-3 documentation.
ASQ certifications such as CQT, CQI, or CQA.

Responsibilities

Train, lead, and oversee Inspectors in their daily duties to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
Develop, coach, and mentor employees through performance planning to support employee and business growth.
Review daily resource allocation to support the production schedule and meet customer requirements.
Monitor, report, and improve quality-related KPIs; use data to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and drive daily problem-solving.
Oversee preparation and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Maintain applicable non-conforming material system dispositions.
Conduct purchase order approval activity.
Make staffing decisions in accordance with management and human resource procedures to build and grow the team.
Support in-process and new product design and introduction inspections.
Perform internal quality and safety audits and participate in internal and external quality audits to maintain compliance and support continuous improvement.