Manufacturing Engineer III

Manufacturing Engineer III

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions.

As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you will perform complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Mentor's the team and more junior ME's, providing training and coaching whenever possible
• Lead interdisciplinary teams on assigned projects
• 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 problem
• 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 request initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and verify justification for change
• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with production supervision, 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
• Ability to identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager
• Able to develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• 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.
• Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field
• 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:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Working Conditions:

• 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 glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Must be available to work overtime, as needed
• Flexible work schedule to support production

Top 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 for education reimbursement after 6 months of employment

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.