Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Crane Company•Twinsburg, OH

About The Position

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
Minimum of 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Minimum of 3+ years of people leadership or technical leadership experience.
Strong experience in: Manufacturing processes and production support
Engineering change management (ECM/ECN)
Nonconformance (NCR) management

Nice To Haves

Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, or energy).
Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or Shainin (Apprentice or higher).
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and engineering systems.
Knowledge of FMEA, statistical analysis, and reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of manufacturing engineers.
Establish engineering priorities aligned with plant KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost, growth).
Drive a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Technology, Quality, and Supply Chain to achieve production goals and improve performance.
Provide daily shop floor engineering support to resolve technical issues and enable production flow.
Own product/process mastery, including documentation, procedures, and technical standards.
Lead process improvements to reduce scrap, improve yield, and enhance productivity.
Own lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment, including specification, justification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Lead capital projects supporting capacity, capability, and safety improvements.
Ensure proper documentation, training, and maintenance readiness for all new equipment.
Lead engineering oversight of NCR disposition, containment, and resolution.
Partner with Quality to drive closure of NCRs and systemic corrective actions.
Analyze NCR trends to drive long-term quality and process improvements.
Own execution of engineering change processes (ECNs), ensuring effective implementation into manufacturing.
Lead cross-functional alignment on change scope, risk, and validation.
Ensure accurate updates to routers, procedures, and work instructions.
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction, process standardization, and visual management.
Lead Kaizen events and improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
Utilize data analytics and KPI tracking to prioritize improvement opportunities.