Quality Inspection Supervisor - Aerospace

Location: On-site in Lynnwood, Washington, United States. Periodic weekend shop supervisory coverage and up to 10% travel may be required. Access to controlled data may be restricted to US Persons under ITAR requirements.

Salary: $101,817–$138,945 USD annual.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power and fluid solutions.

What you will do

• Lead, train, coach, and mentor inspectors across receiving and final inspection operations.
• Allocate inspection resources to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor and improve quality KPIs through data analysis and daily problem-solving.
• Oversee First Article Inspection Reports, nonconforming material dispositions, purchase order approvals, and inspection activities for new products.
• Conduct and support internal and external quality and safety audits.
• Make staffing decisions and help develop Quality Technicians and inspection teams.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment with quality inspection exposure.
• At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, process improvement and control techniques, manufacturing practices, inventory management, project management, and safety management.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and solve problems collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma and eligibility to access controlled data where applicable; only US Persons may be considered for ITAR-restricted work.

Nice to have

• ISO/AS lead assessor credentials or ASQ certifications such as CQT, CQI, or CQA.
• Bachelor’s Degree and previous aerospace or electronics manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience with AS9100, FAI/AS9102, CMM, Keyence optical systems, FAA Part 21, or 8130-3 documentation.
• Experience with nonconformance documentation, root-cause analysis, aerospace customer portals, and MIL, ASTM, ASM, or NADCAP standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Lean manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence and world-class processes.