Mechanical Engineer IV

Crane Company; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH seeks a Mechanical Engineer IV to drive design and program execution within cross-functional teams. You will own technical leadership, modeling, analysis, and documentation to meet customer and program requirements.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical engineering, strong fundamentals in dynamics, materials, and GD&T, plus hands-on use of Ansys and Creo. Occasional travel and ITAR considerations apply. On-site position in Elyria.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with aerospace/defense domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Define requirements and ensure design/documentation traceability.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Statics & Dynamics

Design of Mechanical Components

Vibration

Stress and Strain

Coatings

Heat Treating

Metallurgy

Strength of Materials

Drawing Layout / Stack-ups

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Creo

Basic Programming

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer IV 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

Assume complete responsibility for assigned proposals, projects, investigations, and/or other activities under the guidance of a supervising manager. Operate within cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, business development, etc.) to achieve overall program objectives. Apply good program management skills on all assigned activities. Maintain control of project and product costs and schedules. Satisfy all department, project, and customer requirements including customer satisfaction, cost, quality, and delivery.

Essential Functions

• Project Management / Technical Leadership Responsibilities Estimate and maintain effective control of project cost and schedule.
• Work effectively with all functional groups and/or suppliers to achieve product performance and cost targets.
• Define and manage technical and program requirements, including the generation and flow-down of subsystem specifications and requirements.
• Maintain technical liaison with customers, suppliers, contractors and other functional groups through effective teamwork and communication.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements, including proposals, procedures, reports, correspondence, etc.
• Provide instruction, guidance, oversight and/or support to other personnel and/or disciplines supporting program objectives through utilization of engineering orders, test procedures, purchase requisitions, correspondence and other effective means.
• Maintain accurate program accounting through effective utilization of project records and data management.
• Identify, lead and/or support process definition and improvement efforts through support of Kaizen events or similar assignments.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Primary agent for product design insuring that all design and analysis activities are complete, accurate, and meet program requirements. Responsibilities include the following categories: Product architecture / configuration, Performance (mechanical, electromechanical) Modeling, Analysis, Weight, Reliability, Materials, Safety
• Create, review and/or approve product drawings, drawing release packages, drawing revisions and other design documentation in concurrence with company procedures.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in the assessment and disposition of non-conforming hardware and material within the scope of assign products.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years as a Mechanical Engineer
• The fundamental engineering concepts listed are required as related to product design including the ability to effectively oversee, coach and/or mentor supporting engineers and assigned personnel: Fluid Dynamics, Statics & Dynamics, Design of Mechanical Components, Vibration, Stress and Strain, Coatings, & Heat Treating, Metallurgy, Strength of Materials, Drawing Layout / Stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Computer Skills: 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. All employees must work as a team to meet or excess internal and external customer expectations by providing innovative products and services on time, every time.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 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 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,