What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer II position at Crane Aerospace & Electronics?
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 position is responsible for supporting production as well as driving productivity savings projects for Crane. This position specifically will be supporting Crane's Machine Shop, where they will be sustaining and improving the production off of our 5-axis milling machines. A level 2 Manufacturing Engineer works independently in their technical areas, occasionally receiving help from the rest of the support team.
Other processes this position will work with include: turning, CAM, CAD, statistical process analysis, AS9145 documentation, MRB, and RCCA.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
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
Top Benefits
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
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.
#CAE
Salary range: $100,900.00 - $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.
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 position is responsible for supporting production as well as driving productivity savings projects for Crane. This position specifically will be supporting Crane's Machine Shop, where they will be sustaining and improving the production off of our 5-axis milling machines. A level 2 Manufacturing Engineer works independently in their technical areas, occasionally receiving help from the rest of the support team.
Other processes this position will work with include: turning, CAM, CAD, statistical process analysis, AS9145 documentation, MRB, and RCCA.
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 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 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 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 or assembly 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
- 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
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- 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
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
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
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.
#CAE
Salary range: $100,900.00 - $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.
Salary : $100,900 - $117,575