Supplier Quality Engineer I - Burbank, United States - Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Description

**Supplier Quality Engineer I**

Location **CA, Burbank**

Department **Quality**

Employment Type **Full Time**

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

**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.

**Essential Functions:**

+ 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

**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 industrys approach to quality and new approaches that may provide benefit to BU

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ _Experience:_ 0-2 years of related experience

+ _Knowledge:_ 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

+ _Skills/Abilities:_ 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

+ _Education/Certification:_ BA or BS degree in technical discipline

+ **Eligibility Requirement:** 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 Qualifications:**

+ 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)

+ Supplier Quality or Direct Manufacturing Experience with Electronics

+ IPC-610 Training

**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

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

**About Crane** :

**Crane Aerospace & Electronics** supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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 techniquesto optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

**_Salary range: $94,147 to $114,653. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs._** **_You can see a list of our benefits at_** **_or visit our website at_** **_for more information on our company and great opportunities_**

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company 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, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.