Crane Company · 1 month ago
Supplier Quality Engineer I
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a supplier of critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. The Supplier Quality Engineer I will support the Supplier Quality Management Strategy by implementing quality improvement processes and monitoring supplier performance to ensure product quality and business qualification.
Consumer Goods
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
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of related experience
BA or BS degree in technical discipline
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
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)
Preferred
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
Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt)
IPC-610 Training
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
Company
Crane Company
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-01
2025-07-22
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