Manufacturing Engineer III

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer III at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position. 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). 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. 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!

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• Practical application of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology design and manufacturing operation
• Knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals, basic concepts of: electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• BS 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

• Mentor’s the team and more junior ME’s, providing training and coaching whenever possible (depending on level of experience)
• Lead interdisciplinary teams on assigned projects
• 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 problem
• 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 request initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and verify justification for change
• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with production supervision, 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
• Ability to identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager
• Able to 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 your 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
• eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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