Manufacturing Engineer- APQP

Crane Co.; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Elyria, Ohio, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing methods in line with product specs and quality standards. You will drive continuous improvement in machining strategies and support AS9145 APQP implementation at the site.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years in manufacturing, with proficiency in GD&T, CAD, and APQP/PPAP/DFMEA/PFMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years manufacturing experience with precision machining or automotive sectors.
• Knowledge of GD&T, CAD proficiency, and APQP/PPAP/DFMEA/PFMEA for AS9145 process controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and methods aligned with product specs and quality standards.
• Identify equipment and machining strategies; create routings through manufacturing flow.
• Develop and justify tools, machinery, and cost-effective manufacturing methods.
• Create or modify NC/CNC programs to manufacture hardware per specifications.
• Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.

Skills

APQP

GD&T

CAD

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CNC machinery

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer- APQPApply: Onsite: Elyria, Ohio: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102528**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Manufacturing Engineer** at our **Elyria, OH** 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). Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! **Job Summary:**As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. You'll be a part of continuous improvement around machining and manufacturing strategies. This person will be a part of our AS9145 (APQP) implementation at the site. **Essential Functions:*** Performs production support engineering work, requiring the application of standard and advanced techniques, procedures and criteria in supporting processes and/or systems.* Identify appropriate equipment and machining strategies to manufacture machined components.* Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, machining methods, and quality control standards* Develop and test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Includes capital justifications, implementation documentation, and training.* Create new and maintain existing production routings, defining each operation required to move a component or assembly through the complete manufacturing process from the issuance of raw material through production, assembly, and test.* Define machine, tools, and gages to be used, what required feeds and speeds, and significant handling factors each operation requires to manufacture and/or assemble components in accordance with product specifications.* Monitor overall process ownership of manufacturing area(s) as assigned to provide root cause analysis and interface with other functional groups as required to review and resolve processing issues with corrective actions.* Prepare component and assembly cost estimates to support financial decisions required to evaluate new business opportunities* Where applicable, create or modify NC/CNC programs to manufacture hardware according to product specification(s) while ensuring efficient production methods. **Minimum Requirements:*** **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field* **Experience**: 2-5 years manufacturing experience with preference of precision machining or automotive manufacturing.* **Knowledge:** Understanding of manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), demonstrated Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency, automation or machining highly desired* Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, etc. for AS9145 Process controls* **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). **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 six 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. #LI-CK1 #CAE*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.*