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Crane Aerospace & Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer I in Burbank, California
Supplier Quality Engineer I
Location CA, Burbank
Department Quality
Employment Type Full Time
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity fora Supplier Quality Engineer I at our Burbank, CA location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. 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).
Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
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 industry’s 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
Top Benefits:
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. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.
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.
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.