Executive Assistant
Location WA, Lynnwood
Department Administration
Employment Type Full Time
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant at our Lynnwood, WA location.
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 and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. 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!
Job Summary:
The Executive Assistant performs administrative and office support activities for one or many executives in Aerospace & Electronics.
Essential Functions:
Proactively manage Outlook calendar and regularly perform schedule maintenance
Schedule internal and external meetings
Manage mail and package delivery
Coordinate appropriate materials for meetings, appointments and presentations
Coordinate complex global and domestic travel arrangements; may involve organizing multi-city travel schedules/itineraries, and travel documents (Visas, passports)
Compile, create and maintain various reports, databases and charts using software applications
Partner with management to build a collaborative working environment while promoting leadership, exercising good judgment and professionalism
Train and mentor other Administrative Assistant employees
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions:
Identify opportunities to improve and streamline the quality and efficiency of work and aid management in the implementation of organizational change
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience supporting an executive level position(s)
Knowledge: High level MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Skills/Abilities: Strong customer service, interpersonal, and leadership skills; Self-directed and able to perform assignments independently; Demonstrated pro-active approach and flexibility with change; Ability to multitask and prioritize a heavy workload; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals
Education/Certification: Two-year degree or equivalent
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 Qualifications:
Executive or senior level administrative /project management experience in a business environment
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
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
Flexible and willing to work overtime outside of typical office hours if necessary
Standing: 5% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work tas
Sitting: 95% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer and basic office equipment
Workspace: cubicle/desk
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $46.22 to $58.12. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.
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.
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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