Quality Supervisor

Hardware FYI; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ seeks a Quality Supervisor to implement and direct QA efforts, ensuring components and materials meet customer and regulatory requirements. The role leads inspectors and drives continuous improvement across production processes and quality systems.

The position oversees scheduling, FAIRs, audits, staff development, and adherence to ITAR and aerospace standards, with travel up to 10%. Strong leadership and aerospace experience are essential.

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for a Quality Supervisor at our West Caldwell, NJ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies 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 time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for implementing and directing quality assurance efforts to ensure components and other materials in finished goods and products conform to quality standards based on the requirements and expectations of the organization and customer.

Quality Supervisor 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 tosupportproduction schedulein ordertomeet 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

• Maintainapplicablenon-conforming

  material

  systemdispositions

• Conduct purchase order approvalactivity

• Make staffing decisions in accordance withmanagement andhuman resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business

• Support in-process and new product design andintroduction inspections

• Perform internal quality and safety audits and participate in internal and external quality audits to maintain compliance and continuous improvement

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

  safetymanagement

• 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.

• High School Diploma

• EligibilityRequirement: 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 officeenvironment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration ondetail

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturingenvironment

• Periodic weekend shop supervisory coverage as needed

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but notlimited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other requiredPPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, coldtemperatures, confined spaces, dust orfumes

• Travel up to 10% may berequired

• 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(inpounds):

  up to 25pounds

• Pushing(inpounds):

  up to 25pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filingcabinets

• Workspace: cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

• 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 techniquesto 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: $118,000 - $145,000

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.