Job Description
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor 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!
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor provides ongoing support for Value Stream leadership in the areas of productivity improvement and lead time reduction, takes on a lead Operations role with New Product Development activities and is responsible for ensuring that all customer and internal cost requirements are met or exceeded.
Essential Functions:
Manage a team of manufacturing engineers
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Individual contribution as a Manufacturing Engineer:
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers
Troubleshoot new and existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes
Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness
Train production personnel in new or existing methods
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience : 2+ years in a manufacturing environment; Experience in leading others through project work, kaizen events, etc.
Knowledge : Knowledge of continuous improvement tools; Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Skills/Abilities : Strong emphasis on critical thinking, time management, judgment and decision-making; Excellent oral and written communication; Ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work; Ability to identify the best people for the job
Education/Certification : BS degree in Electrical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent experience
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:
5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering
Supervisory experience
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
Schedule will fluctuate depending on the needs of the business
Standing: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: up to 100% *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
Workspace (line, cube, etc): work bench
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability 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 6 months of employment
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.
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.
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Salary Range: $111,435 - $166,271 USD Annual.
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 program.
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. 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.
At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.
The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.
