Manufacturing Engineer II

Hydro-Aire Aerospace • Burbank, CA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer II at our Burbank, CA location. 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). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! The Manufacturing Engineer II position is responsible for supporting production as well as driving productivity savings projects for Crane. This position specifically will be supporting Crane's Machine Shop, where they will be sustaining and improving the production off of our 5-axis milling machines. A level 2 Manufacturing Engineer works independently in their technical areas, occasionally receiving help from the rest of the support team. Other processes this position will work with include: turning, CAM, CAD, statistical process analysis, AS9145 documentation, MRB, and RCCA.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Practical application knowledge of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation
• Basic knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals
• Basic concepts of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer
• Able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• BA or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures and tooling as needed to support production
• Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs
• Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problems
• Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews
• Participate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes
• Review and analyze design change requests initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and to verify justification for change
• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with Production Supervisors, Purchasing and other groups
• Perform a variety of cost analyses, e.g., cost estimates for quotations or "make or buy" decisions
• Develop manufacturing operating instructions
• Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes
• Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board
• Direct work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving
• Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications
• Coordinate with vendors and customers
• Identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager
• Develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements
• Any other task assigned by 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 that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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