Quality Inspection Supervisor - Aerospace

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspection Supervisor at our  Lynnwood, WA  location. This is an on-site position. 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). 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 Summary:   The   Quality Inspection Superviso r 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 Functions:  Train, lead, and oversee Inspectors in their daily duties to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards   Develop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth  Review the daily allocation of resources in order to support production schedule in order to meet established customer requirements  Monitor, report, and improve quality-related KPIs, using data to evaluate current performance, identify gaps, and drive daily problem-solving efforts  Oversee the preparation and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements  Maintain applicable non-conforming material system dispositions  Conduct purchase order approval activity  Make staffing decisions in accordance with management and human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business  Support in-process and new product design and introduction inspections   Perform internal quality and safety audits and participate in internal and external quality audits to maintain compliance and continuous improvement  Assist with the development of Quality Technicians where applicable  Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management  Non-essential Functions :  Customer source inspection  Delegated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR – FAA) and conformity inspection  Stamp Control and audits  Minimum Qualifications:  Experience : 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, d emonstrated knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes (inventory management), engineering management (project management) and safety management  Skills/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 Diploma 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:   Certified ISO/AS lead assessor credentials  Bachelor's Degree Familiarity with AS9100, FAI/AS9102 processes, CMM or Keyence optical systems, or other advanced inspection tools.   Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment  Experience 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 CQA Working Conditions:   Standard office environment  Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail  Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment  Periodic weekend shop supervisory coverage as needed  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 10% may be required  Standing: 30% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task  Sitting: 70% *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: As a team member at Crane A