Supplier Development Engineer

Crane Company; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, Ohio is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to align supplier systems with design intent and customer requirements, ensuring initial capability and ongoing compliance. You will drive Lean improvements, use supplier scorecards and audits, manage design changes, NPIs, and transfers with sourcing leaders, and measure yield and defect metrics.

Responsibilities also include developing test procedures for complex processes, leading CAPA closures, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Manufacturing Engineering or Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Experience as change agent with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP and quality systems (ISO standards).

Responsibilities

• Drive lean improvements and supplier audits to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with sourcing to manage design changes, NPIs, and transfers.
• Monitor metrics such as supplier yield, defect rate, and CAPA closure.
• Develop product acceptance and test procedures for complex processes.
• Lead cost- and quality-improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership in sourcing, performance, and delivery.
• Lead supplier validation audits and assist with new product launches.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Change Agent

Supplier Quality

Communication

Drawing Reading

Education

BS in manufacturing or engineering

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for Supplier Development Engineer at our Elyria OH 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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high-performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Supplier Development Specialist ensures that supplier systems, processes, and build capabilities align with the design intent of the customer and comply with the end customer's requirements. This includes verifying the initial supply chain company capabilities and ensuring ongoing compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Drive improvements using Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards, and audits to ensure supplier compliance while implementing systematic problem-solving and process improvement plans to deliver value.
• Develop positive relationships and collaborate with sourcing leaders to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering design changes, capacity studies, New Product Introductions (NPIs), and transfers.
• Achieve results measured by key metrics, such as supplier yield, field cost, field defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness, and corrective & preventive action closure.
• Specify and develop product acceptance/test procedures for complex processes or highly advanced products.
• Drive cost-effective improvements to quality and manufacturing processes, minimize waste, introduce new products, and enhance product design.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in sourcing and supplier development regarding technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics, and delivery.
• Lead investigations of major problems or special projects, fostering strong working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain for product development and part procurement.
• Conduct new supplier validation audits with supplier support and ensure compliance.
• Assist with new product launches by collaborating with suppliers to meet key milestones.
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) to define process parameters and criteria, ensuring supplier process capability meets product and process requirements.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience working in Manufacturing Engineering or Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and program management o Experience developing and implementing vendor qualification
• Demonstrated experience as "change agent" internally, and externally with suppliers with positive results
• Experience with 6 Sigma & Lean Manufacturing Methodologies - Knowledge:
• Knowledge of quality and business systems o Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) o Understanding of Manufacturing standards (e.g. ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO/TS 16949, VDA 6.3, IPC standards)
• Skills/Abilities: o Report and procedure writing with excellent presentation skills
• Ability to interpret/read drawings, prints, and specifications
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment o Strong written and verbal communication skills o Strong influential and negotiation skills
• Education/Certification: BS in manufacturing or engineering
• 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 :

• In-depth knowledge of Printed Circuit Card Assemblies and Printed Wiring Boards. Familiarity with IPC standards -
• Substantial experience in supplier development
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers

Working Conditions :

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 condit