Manufacturing Engineer III

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Burbank, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to drive manufacturing system improvements, cost reduction, and product manufacturability.

You will lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, analyze processes, and collaborate with design, production, and suppliers to implement robust manufacturing solutions. This role demands hands-on problem solving in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering in a high-technology environment.
• Knowledge of modern production principles and methods; material characteristics, chemicals, electrical/mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach junior engineers and lead interdisciplinary project teams.
• Study, analyze, and design methods, processes, layouts, and tooling to support production.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Lead cost reduction and product improvement programs; perform cost analyses for quotations and make/buy decisions.
• Review designs and design changes for feasibility and savings justification.
• Develop manufacturing operating instructions and track process metrics.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional teams

Root cause analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CBS tool set

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer III at our Burbank , CA location.

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 III performs complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Mentor's the team and more junior ME's, providing training and coaching whenever possible
• Lead interdisciplinary teams on assigned projects
• 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 problem
• 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 request initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and verify justification for change
• Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with production supervision, 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
• Ability to identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager
• Able to 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 your supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions:

• Champion in a CBS tool set

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• Knowledge: Practical application of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology design and manufacturing operation; Knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals, basic concepts of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.
• Skills/Abilities: Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• Education/Certification: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

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).

Working Conditions :

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Standard office 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
• Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools
• Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars
• May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

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 20 pounds

Pushing (in pounds):

up to 20