Quality Inspection Supervisor - Aerospace

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits starting day 1

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

PTO 15 days + 12 holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, Washington is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to lead a team in receiving and final inspection, ensuring supplier components and finished goods meet quality standards while maintaining a safe workplace.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace quality inspection, 1+ year in leadership, ability to read drawings, and knowledge of QMS; on-site work, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement are available.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in aerospace or regulated manufacturing with quality inspection.
• Leadership: 1+ years in supervisory or team lead roles.
• Knowledge: Quality Management Systems and process improvement methods.
• Skills: ability to read engineering drawings and apply manufacturing best practices.
• Eligibility: US Persons preferred due to ITAR requirements.
• Education: High School Diploma mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead Inspectors to ensure quality and efficiency in daily duties.
• Coach and mentor employees to enable growth and performance.
• Allocate resources to support production schedules and customer needs.
• Monitor KPIs and drive daily quality improvement actions.
• Oversee FAIR preparation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage non-conforming material dispositions and related documentation.
• Participate in internal and supplier audits and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMM

Keyence

FAI/AS9102

Job description

Onsite

Lynnwood, Washington

Full time

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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 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 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, demonstrated 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 Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability 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 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com 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.

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Salary Range: $101,817 - $138,945 USD Annual

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.

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.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.