Supplier Quality Engineer I

Crane Company • Burbank, CA

6d • $80,000 - $97,000

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer I at our Burbank, CA 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). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer I works under 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 0-2 years of related experience
• 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
• 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
• BA or BS degree in technical discipline
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt)
• IPC-610 Training

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• eligible after 90 days 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level