Operations Test Supervisor
About The Position
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, sensing 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 Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. 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! The Test Operations Supervisor leads and coordinates the work of Test Engineering Technicians and Developmental Assemblers in support of production-related manufacturing equipment. The role provides technical guidance, manages multiple concurrent projects, and ensures the standardization and continuous improvement of processes within a fast‑paced product support environment. It also fosters team development and drives improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in Test Engineering or a related field.
- Strong understanding of electrical components, materials, and the Test Engineering process, including key parameters and design tradeoffs.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Proficiency in personal computer use, including database management, technical publishing, and word processing software.
- Associate’s Degree in Electronics or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related physical science.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and technical assistance to assigned staff and manage multiple projects to completion in a fast-paced product development environment.
- Provide technical interface with suppliers, assisting in the interpretation of drawings, definition of requirements, and the application of new technologies into company products.
- Create and execute data-driven action plans to improve standard work and performance.
- Plan, organize, and lead multiple projects, including scheduling preparation and reporting.
- Ensure standardization of products and processes and ensure that documentation is current and changes are made in accordance with company and customer requirements.
- Sustain a safe workplace through the establishment and support of company policy.
- Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of the Crane Business System.
- Communicate best practices within the Crane organization.
- Assist in achieving Strategic Plan objectives.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by supervisors 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
