Manufacturing Engineer II

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II at its Lynnwood, Washington location. This is an on-site role supporting aerospace and defense power and fluid solutions manufacturing. The engineer performs independent assignments to develop and recommend improvements to manufacturing systems, product manufacturability, and cost effectiveness. The role works with production operators, supervisors, Purchasing, vendors, customers, and other groups to resolve production issues, improve processes, and support product and process development.

The position is based in a manufacturing environment, where operations may require personal protective equipment and may involve loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. Overtime may be needed, and the employee must be available to work it. A satisfactory background check is required. Roles requiring access to controlled data or information are limited to US Persons under applicable ITAR requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Practical knowledge of modern production principles and methods as applied to high-technology electronics design and manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of material characteristics and processing, and chemicals.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
• Must be a US Person if the position requires access to Controlled Data or Information, pursuant to ITAR requirements.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Study, analyze, and design manufacturing methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures, and tooling to support production.
• Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost-reduction and product-improvement programs.
• Identify root causes and corrective actions for manufacturing problems.
• Participate in customer specification and statement-of-work reviews.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of new product designs and design changes.
• Review and analyze manufacturing-initiated design change requests for feasibility, validity, potential savings, design impact, and justification.
• Evaluate, test, and select production facilities, equipment, and materials in coordination with Production Supervisors, Purchasing, and other groups.
• Perform cost analyses, including cost estimates for quotations and make-or-buy decisions.
• Develop manufacturing operating instructions.
• Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor process health.
• Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board.
• Direct production operators’ work activities to assist with problem solving.
• Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes, and assembly applications.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers.
• Identify and prioritize work with limited input from the manager.
• Develop ROI analyses or business cases and present them to management in support of capital equipment, new product or process development, and productivity improvements.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement, available after 6 months of employment.
• Some roles may be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level