Manufacturing Engineer

Crane Company•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineer will support production and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on process development, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements while supporting both new product introduction and sustaining production. The ideal candidate is hands on, analytical, and motivated to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field
1 to 2 years of manufacturing engineering or related experience
Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, process design, and statistical process control
Experience with DFMEA, ISO 9001, and quality systems
Proficiency with CAD tools in 2D and 3D
Familiarity with machining, assembly, welding, and electro mechanical systems
Exposure to automation, robotics, and PLC programming
Understanding of GD and T and engineering drawings
Knowledge of production processes, materials, and cost drivers
Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex manufacturing problems using data driven methods
Demonstrated ability to evaluate manufacturability and production impact of design changes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across production, engineering, and leadership teams
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction, labor efficiency, and quality improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cobots and integration into manufacturing systems
Hands on experience with tools for troubleshooting and equipment calibration
Ability to travel to vendors or customer sites as needed

Responsibilities

Develop and implement cost effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards
Evaluate manufacturability of engineering designs and recommend design or process improvements
Support transition of new products from engineering to production, including process validation, documentation, and work instruction development
Design, develop, and source tools, fixtures, and test equipment to support production needs
Establish manufacturing methods, process flows, and standard work instructions for assembly and testing
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost, improve labor efficiency, and enhance product quality
Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing processes and reduce waste
Establish and maintain time standards and analyze labor content for process optimization
Support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance initiatives and track key metrics
Prepare cost justifications, capital requests, and process improvement summaries to support decision making
Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Provide technical support and training to production personnel on processes and equipment
Improve first pass yield and reduce scrap and rework using data driven analysis
Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including assembly instructions and process changes
Support implementation of automation solutions including Cobots and advanced manufacturing technologies
Evaluate and integrate new equipment to improve throughput, quality, and cost performance
Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and calibration of automated systems and PLC applications
Develop equipment specifications, support vendor selection, and define implementation timelines