Export Compliance Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Export Compliance Manager at our Burbank, CA location.

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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

The Export Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and administering all export compliance activities for the assigned site. This role ensures strict adherence to U.S. export regulations and company policies through effective oversight of licensing, documentation, internal controls, training, auditing, and issue resolution. Responsibilities include conducting export jurisdiction and classification determinations, reviewing engineering change orders (ECOs) and product modifications for compliance impacts, managing export‑related controls, and performing day‑to‑day transactional activities that support compliant order processing.

These transactional duties include reviewing and releasing export holds, performing restricted‑party screenings, and validating export data to ensure timely and compliant shipments. The Export Compliance Manager serves as the primary on‑site compliance resource, supports group and corporate initiatives, and is expected to be appointed as an Empowered Official under ITAR regulations.

• Provide expert export compliance consultation to engineering, quality, operations, sales, contracts, HR, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs and records to support site‑wide regulatory compliance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for site‑level export compliance inquiries and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and related regulations, maintaining accurate and complete documentation.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to internal teams.
• Review engineering change orders (ECOs) and product design changes to identify and address potential compliance impacts, including updates to jurisdiction, classification, and licensing requirements.

• Review and release export‑related holds on orders, shipments, and transactions.
• Validate regulatory requirements prior to release and document all resolution actions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely processing.

• Implement group and corporate‑level export compliance initiatives at the site.
• Collaborate with peers across Aerospace & Electronics (A&E) locations to ensure alignment and consistency in compliance practices.

• Participate in group and company‑wide meetings, calls, and initiatives, ensuring timely completion of follow‑up actions.
• Share best practices across sites to support continuous improvement of compliance programs.

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the site’s export compliance program.
• Investigate potential compliance incidents, coordinate with legal counsel as needed, and document findings and corrective actions.
• Oversee denied‑party screenings, end‑user verifications, screening records, and anti‑boycott compliance.
• Ensure appropriate training for sales, shipping, supply chain, and other internal stakeholders.

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