Crane Aerospace & Electronics a unique and exciting career opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Elyria, OH.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer performs complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness. 

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Champion in a CBS tool set

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• 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
• Skills/Abilities: CNC programming experience (mastercam/unigraphics, NX, g-code, Creo, etc.) required. New product introduction experience highly desired.
• Education/Certification: BS required. Preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field.
• 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 the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

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).

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 Company 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.

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