Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Crane Aerospace & Electronics – Burbank, CA

Are you a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a strong track record in high-precision manufacturing process development?

Are you seeking a role within a multi-billion-dollar global aerospace manufacturer, offering clear, structured progression toward director-level leadership?

Our exclusive client, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a world leader in engineered aerospace systems and high-reliability electronic solutions, is experiencing a powerful period of growth and modernization across its operations. To support this momentum, Crane is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their Burbank, CA site to lead an elite, high-performing engineering organization.

• A multi-billion-dollar global enterprise recognized for engineering excellence and innovation.
• Operating in a period of significant expansion, providing a rare opportunity to shape processes, technology, and future-state capability.
• A company deeply committed to career progression, with clear advancement pathways into site-level and multi-site director roles.

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing process development, including CNC programming, CMM programming, and advanced tool/fixture design.

• Lead initiatives in setup reduction, process standardization, visual work instructions, and productivity improvement.
• Drive Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and other Lean transformation activities aligned with Crane’s operational strategy.

• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets.
• Prepare business cases for capital equipment investments, supporting growth and modern manufacturing capabilities.

• Lead teams across the Model Shop, Tool Room, and Tool Crib, ensuring alignment with Crane’s policies and bargaining agreements.
• Build a high-performing engineering culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you are a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager seeking a strategic, high-impact leadership role within a global aerospace organization—where your expertise will shape process capabilities, team performance, and long-term operational success—Crane Aerospace & Electronics wants to hear from you.

Apply today. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours!

• Director

• Full-time

• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing