Supplier Quality Engineer II/III (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Lynnwood, Washington, United States; travel to suppliers up to 40% required. Only US Persons will be considered where access to Controlled Data or Information is required.

Salary: $94,500–$112,700 annually for Level II; $127,600–$149,100 annually for Level III.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power, fluid, propulsion, satellite, missile, and unmanned aerial systems.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain supplier quality improvement, monitoring, qualification, and performance processes.
• Create supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, and other performance metrics.
• Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assess supplier quality systems and process-control capabilities and implement improvement plans.
• Train and collaborate with suppliers on quality-control plans for assigned commodities.
• Perform first-article and first-batch audit inspections and support Material Review Board activities.

Requirements

• 0–8 years of related experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; FAA CFR 14 Part 21 or Part 145 experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, supplier performance metrics, FMEA, GR&R, control plans, capability studies, variation reduction, and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with lean concepts such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• US Person eligibility may be required for access to Controlled Data or Information under ITAR; the role may also require a government security investigation.

Nice to have

• ASQC certification and knowledge of SPC.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a manufacturing environment using Lean techniques and world-class operational processes.
• Health care, dental, and life insurance beginning on the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accrued from the first day and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after six months of employment.
• Safety equipment may be required, with possible exposure to noise, cold, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.