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Crane Aerospace & Electronics Manufacturing Engineer III in Lynnwood, Washington

Manufacturing Engineer III

Location WA, Lynnwood

Department Operations

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer III 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 Manufacturing Engineer III performs 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:

  • Experience: 5+ years’ experience as Manufacturing Engineer

  • 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: Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization

  • Education/Certification: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field

Preferred Qualification

  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

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).

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:

Salary range: $120,000 to $142,000. 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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