Manufacturing Engineer II
About The Position
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II for its Lynnwood, Washington facility. This is an on-site role. The Manufacturing Engineer II performs independent assignments to develop and recommend improvements to manufacturing systems, product manufacturability, and cost effectiveness. The engineer supports production through analysis and design of manufacturing methods and processes, improvement programs, production documentation, metrics, and collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers. The role involves working in a manufacturing environment and may require safety equipment, including eye protection, gowns, masks, hearing protectors, and heel or wrist straps. Employees may be exposed to loud noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. Overtime may be required as needed, and a flexible schedule is needed to support production. The position may require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered when such access is required, in accordance with ITAR requirements. Candidates must complete a satisfactory background check. FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
- Practical application knowledge of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high-technology electronics design and manufacturing operation.
- 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.
- Only US Persons will be considered if the position requires access to Controlled Data or Information under ITAR.
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, savings, design effects, and justification.
- Evaluate, test, and select production facilities, equipment, and materials in conjunction 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 support 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 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, eligible after 6 months of employment.
- Some roles may be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
