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Quality Inspection SupervisorCrane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspection Supervisor at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position.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).Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!Job SummaryThe Quality Inspection Supervisor leads and directs a team of employees in assigned areas of inspection operations, including receiving inspection and final inspection. This role is responsible for implementing and managing quality assurance efforts to ensure supplier components, materials, and finished goods meet quality standards based on organizational and customer requirements. The Inspection Supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment, adhering to quality and operational standards, and achieving area safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth metrics. This position may involve supervising and training employees across multiple shifts.Essential FunctionsTrain, lead, and oversee Inspectors in their daily duties to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to quality standardsDevelop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growthReview the daily allocation of resources in order to support production schedule in order to meet established customer requirementsMonitor, report, and improve quality-related KPIs, using data to evaluate current performance, identify gaps, and drive daily problem-solving effortsOversee the preparation and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirementsMaintain applicable non-conforming material system dispositionsConduct purchase order approval activityMake staffing decisions in accordance with management and human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the businessSupport in-process and new product design and introduction inspectionsPerform internal quality and safety audits and participate in internal and external quality audits to maintain compliance and continuous improvementAssist with the development of Quality Technicians where applicableAny other task assigned by your supervisor or managementNon-essential FunctionsCustomer source inspectionDelegated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR – FAA) and conformity inspectionStamp Control and auditsMinimum QualificationsExperience: 2+ years' experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to quality inspection; 1 + years' leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.Knowledge: Knowledge of Quality Management Systems as well as Process Improvement and Control Techniques; Ability to read engineering drawings, demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes (inventory management), engineering management (project management) and safety managementSkills/Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for supporting and developing others, a collaborative mindset and a structured approach to solving problems with cross-functional teams.Education/Certification: High School DiplomaEligibility 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 QualificationsCertified ISO/AS lead assessor credentialsBachelor's DegreeFamiliarity with AS9100, FAI/AS9102 processes, CMM or Keyence optical systems, or other advanced inspection tools.Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environmentExperience preparing or reviewing nonconformance documentation and participating in root-cause analysis.Understanding of industry standards such as MIL, ASTM, ASM, or NADCAP requirements.Experience working with aerospace customer portals (Hamilton, Airbus, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, GE, etc.).Knowledge of FAA Part 21 and 8130-3 documentation.ASQ certifications such as CQT, CQI, or CQAWorking ConditionsStandard office environmentWork requires substantial visual concentration on detailWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentPeriodic weekend shop supervisory coverage as neededManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesTravel up to 10% may be requiredStanding: 30% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 70% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 25 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 25 poundsMental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinetsWorkspace: cubicle/deskTop BenefitsAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employmentIn 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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lynnwood, WA, 98036, US
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