Aerospace Mechanical Engineer – Project Leader

Crane Company; Elyria (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH, seeks a Mechanical Engineer I–IV to lead design and program activities within cross-functional teams, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met. Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, producing drawings, and supporting MRB actions across aerospace programs.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, knowledge of GD&T, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to deliver

Qualifications

• Fluid dynamics, statics & dynamics, design of mechanical components, vibration, stress and strain, coatings & heat treating, metallurgy, strength of materials, drawing layout / stack-ups, GD&T.
• Finite Element Analysis (Ansys preferred), CAD drafting/3-D solid modeling (Creo preferred), basic programming.
• Teamwork and individual growth are fostered to enable employees to contribute and achieve their fullest potential.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product support, and technical seminars. Passport required.
• 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 ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Assume complete responsibility for assigned proposals, projects, investigations, and/or other activities under the guidance of a supervising manager.
• Operate within cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
• Apply program management skills to control costs and schedules.
• Maintain customer satisfaction, cost, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Define and manage technical and program requirements, including flow-down of subsystem specifications.
• Produce technical reports and documentation to satisfy customer and program requirements.
• Provide instruction and guidance to other personnel supporting program objectives.
• Maintain accurate program accounting and data management.
• Identify and lead process definition and improvement efforts.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Statics & Dynamics

Design of Mechanical Components

Vibration

Stress & Strain

Metallurgy

Drawing Layout/ GD&T

Strength of Materials

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Creo

CAD 3-D Solid Modeling

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH, seeks a Mechanical Engineer I–IV to lead design and program activities within cross-functional teams, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met. Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, producing drawings, and supporting MRB actions across aerospace programs.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, knowledge of GD&T, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to deliver