Engineering Manager

350 Merrimac Industries, Inc.; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental or life insurance

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ seeks an Engineering Manager to lead RF and Mechanical Engineering teams responsible for product development, improvement, and maintenance. You will report to the Microwave VP and drive cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Finance and HR.

The role requires a strong RF passive design background, 10 years of related experience with at least 3 in supervision, and a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (Masters preferred).

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with RF Passive component simulation and design best practices.
• BS Electrical Engineering, BS Physics or BS in Relevant Engineering Field

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for product development and sustaining programs and activities.
• Hires, develops, and manages the engineering team to strengthen intellectual capital and deliver business results.
• Ensures the team has the right skill mix to sustain and grow the business while meeting customer needs.
• Stays current with technology trends and ensures appropriate training and development for yourself and the team.
• Partners with business development and sales to shape the technology roadmap and align future skills and project priorities.
• Guides efforts to enhance existing products and support the development of new offerings.
• Plans and manages resource deployment across multiple projects to ensure effective execution.
• Supports the establishment of and directly manage operating plan budgets for IR&D, sustaining, funded engineering, and marketing support
• Supports the establishment of and maintain design guidelines and design processes
• Serves as a technical point of contact for site representing Crane with existing and potential customers.
• Provides management support and guidance on business proposals and engineering estimates for development and recurring costs on new programs.
• Cultivates and manages a results‑focused culture that balances innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

RF design

Team leadership

Project management

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Physics

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineering Manager at our West Caldwell, NJ 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 time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Engineering will be overseeing a team of RF Engineers & Mechanical Engineers. This role is responsible for managing the creation, improvement, and maintenance of products and processes within the engineering department. The position requires experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, as well as the ability to lead and direct the work of others. A high degree of creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability is expected. The Manager will work cross functionally with other departments including Operations, Finance, Human Resources and others at the site. The Manager will report to the VP, General Manager of the Microwave.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and management for product development and sustaining programs and activities
• Hires, develops, and manages the engineering team to strengthen intellectual capital and deliver business results.
• Ensures the team has the right skill mix to sustain and grow the business while meeting customer needs.
• Stays current with technology trends and ensures appropriate training and development for yourself and the team.
• Partners with business development and sales to shape the technology roadmap and align future skills and project priorities.
• Guides efforts to enhance existing products and support the development of new offerings.
• Plans and manages resource deployment across multiple projects to ensure effective execution.
• Support the establishment of and directly manage operating plan budgets for IR&D, sustaining, funded engineering, and marketing support
• Supports the establishment of and maintain design guidelines and design processes
• Serves as a technical point of contact for site representing Crane with existing and potential customers.
• Provides management support and guidance on business proposals and engineering estimates for development and recurring costs on new programs.
• Cultivates and manages a results‑focused culture that balances innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 10 years related experience. 3 years of supervisory experience; Demonstrated experience with relevant standards and practices; Demonstrated strong customer orientation
• Knowledge: Experience with RF Passive component simulation and design best practices.
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on experience and judgment; Demonstrated skills in the following responsibilities: employee development, team building, business acumen, continuous improvement, systems and tools, project management and communication (written and verbal).
• Education/Certification: BS Electrical Engineering, BS Physics or BS in Relevant Engineering Field

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (with an emphasis on RF passive design field) Demonstrated understanding of Military, Space and Commercial Aerospace standards and related processes. Demonstrated experience with industry standards and practices.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• 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
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): office

Top Benefits:

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 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: $163,600.00 to $196,200.00. 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.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.