Supplier Quality Engineer III at Crane Co in Burbank, California

Job Description:

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

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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Die Cast and Machining Suppliers

• 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)

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

• 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

• Travel up to 25% required

• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

Standing: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets

Workspace: cubicle/desk

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.




• 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).

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development.  Visit our website at CraneAE.com for more information on our company, benefits and great opportunities.

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.

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 characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.

About Crane Aerospace & Electronics:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics delivers innovative systems, components, and services for commercial aircraft, defense platforms and space systems which have proven reliability in mission-critical environments. Products and services are organized into six integrated solutions: Cabin Systems, Electrical Power Solutions, Fluid Management Solutions, Landing Systems, Microwave Solutions, and Sensing Components & Systems. 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.   #LI-MD1

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