Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Ft Walton Beach, FL. We have a unique opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Fort Walton Beach site. In this role, you will perform complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness. You will work with our cross-functional teams on new product development. You will select, evaluate and qualify materials for new process introduction and you will provide technical guidance to the design engineers and technicians for manufacture ability and cost effectiveness.   Essential Functions: Support day to day manufacturing by providing tools, information and guidance required for repeatable, high quality production Strong background in AS9100, IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards SMT ( Surface-mount technology) machine support Strong problem solving skills and the ability to analyze data resulting in sound root cause corrective actions 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 Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews Review and analyze process change requests and implement as required Review current equipment capabilities and provide justification for capital investment Perform a variety of cost analyses - including make/buy recommendations 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 Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications Provide customer support when needed Interface with suppliers to reduce and eliminate quality issues at incoming inspection Develop ROI in support of capital equipment, new process development and productivity improvements  Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certification: BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, or related field Experience: 3+ yearsâ experience with applicable solder certification standards and experience with SMT machines Knowledge: Fundamentals of lean manufacturing practices and methods for continuous improvement. Skills/Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and AutoCAD  Employment Eligibility Requirement This position may require access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered.  As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youâll 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). We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. #LI-CK1 #CAE