Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our high performing Fabrication Team in Burbank, CA.

Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer performs 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 toolingas needed to support production

• Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and productimprovement programs

• Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problems

• 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 requests initiated by manufacturing personnel todetermine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and to verify justification for change

• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production inconjunction with Production Supervisors, 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 orassembly applications

• Coordinate with 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 improvements

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer. Experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing environment in areas: mechanical assembly, machining, grinding, lapping is highly preferred.

• 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 characteristics and processing, chemicals; Basic concepts of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer

• Skills/Abilities: Able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization

• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science 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: cubicle/desk

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.comfor 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 Co. 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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