Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Summer of 2026

Crane Company•Lynnwood, WA

3d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at our Lynnwood, WA location for the summer of 2026. 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 and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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! Job Summary: As an intern at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you will develop knowledge about the business through exposure to a functional area (such as manufacturing, engineering, and lean principles). You will focus on developing the skills necessary for success by assisting employees with day-to-day job assignments. You may be assigned to additional training or project work. The Company's internship program is intended to provide students from diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to practice business skills learned in school while gaining work experience.

Requirements

Experience: Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in engineering. Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Must provide GPA, minimum accepted 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Skills: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possess effective interpersonal skills in a team environment.
Must be project-oriented and be able to multi-task.
Knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to fulfill a one quarter or semester internship commitment, 40 hours per week.
Eligibility Requirement: 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).

Responsibilities

Handle projects or some of the work normally performed by an entry-level, professional employee.
Provide Operations support for the New Product Introduction Process
Work closely with other members of the Operations team such as Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Buyer/Planners, Assemblers and Technicians.
Work closely with other cross functional members of the Integrated Product Team such as Design Engineers, Program Managers, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Managers.
Attend seminars, meetings, and Kaizens as assigned.
Assist in creation of production cell layouts and workstation configurations.
Assist in development of the lean manufacturing process for new products.
Create standard work instructions.
Perform quantitative analysis for capacity planning and cost comparison.
Assist in coordination of documentation and materials required to support hardware deliveries.

Benefits

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.
We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines.
Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.
FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.
All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.