Manufacturing Engineer II

Crane Aerospace and Electronics

 has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer II at our Burbank, CA

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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer II p

erforms independent assignments to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.  

Essential Functions:

• 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

  s

• Participate in customer specificatio

  n and statement of work reviews

• Participate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes

• Review and analyze design ch

  ange request

  s

  initiated by manu

  facturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and

  to

  verify justification for change

• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production

  in conjunction with Production S

  uperv

  isors, P

  urchasing 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 wit

  h vendors and customers

• Identify

  and prioritize work with limited input from manager

• Develop

  ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity im

  provements

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

:

• Experience

  :

  2

  + years of

  experience as

  a

  Manufacturing Engineer 

• Knowledge

  : Practical application

  knowledge

  of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation

  ;

  Basic knowledge of material characteri

  stics and processing, chemicals; Basic concepts of

  electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer

• Skills/Abilities

  :

  Able to e

  ffectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization 

• Education/Certification

  :

  BA or BS

  degree inMechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

  , Chemical Engineering, M

  ater

  ial S

  cience or related field

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

:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

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

Standing:

up to 100

%

*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting:

up to 75

%

*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds):

up to 25

pounds

Pushing (in pounds):

up to 50

pounds

Mental/Visual:

use of microscope and computer

Workspace:

c

ubicle

/desk

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 following your start date.

• Time Off: 

  15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 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.

Salary range: $100,999.00 - 117,575.30.

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. 

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.