Manufacturing Engineer I or II

** Crane Aerospace and Electronics
** has an exciting opportunity for a  
** Manufacturing Engineer I-II**  (level will depend on experience) at our  
** Lynnwood, WA
** location.  _This is an on-site position._

** 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. 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!

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* Job Summary:

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* As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform independent projects to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures and tooling as needed to support production

+ Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs

+ Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problems

+ Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews

+ Participate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes

+ Review and analyze design change requests initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and to verify justification for change

+ Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with Production Supervisors, Purchasing and other groups

+ Perform a variety of cost analyses, e.g., cost estimates for quotations or "make or buy" decisions

+ Develop manufacturing operating instructions

+ Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes

+ Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board

+ Direct work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving

+ Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications

+ Coordinate with vendors and customers

+ Identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager

+ Develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Experience:

** Level I: 0-2 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or intern, Level II: 2+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer

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** Knowledge:
** Practical application of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology design and manufacturing operation;
Knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals, basic concepts of: electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.

Experience with CAD software.

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** Skills/Abilities:
** Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization

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* Education/Certification:

** BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field

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** 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)._

** Preferred

Qualification:

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* + Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

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* Working Conditions:

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* + Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

+ Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety…