Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Operations Specialist II at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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 and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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 Supply Chain Operations Specialist II provides solutions to the factory floor through problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions through the use of Crane Business System (CBS) tools. The individual will also coordinate hardware production schedules with factory planners/supervisors, perform inventory analyses, review/report on upcoming deliveries for risk items, and maintain programmatic Doc & Build plans.

Essential Functions:

• Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream

• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements

• Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream

• Coordinate hardware production schedules with the cognizant factory supervisor/manager

• Maintain program Doc & Build plans at a regularly scheduled cadence

• Review and maintain inventory analysis to identify: excess stock, E/O hardware, & critical up-coming build shortages

• Review upcoming NPI deliveries and identify critical shortages; coordinate with the cognizant buyer/supplier for recovery dates

• Develop tools and methods for management analysis of operations

• Analyze information to identify adverse trends that require corrective action and system improvements

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Provide guidance and direction to junior analysts and the Supply Chain team

• Provide guidance and recommendations on material procurement to cognizant buyers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge: Working knowledge and understanding of operations in an electronics design and manufacturing organization
• Skills/Abilities: Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and team skills; Proficient computer skills and knowledge of standard business application software (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree preferred

• 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:

• MBA

• Strong Lean experience

• Familiarity with major business application programs such as Sherpa, Oracle, & Qlik

• Experience in a leadership or significant role in a major project

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for an office within 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 conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

• Standing: 25 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 75 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer

• Workspace: cubicle, desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $78,800.00 to $96,800.00. 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. 

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 90 days 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.