Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aero Systems & Projects

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

15 days PTO + 12 holidays per year

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to lead design and program activities across cross-functional teams. You will manage technical requirements, cost, and schedule while mentoring engineers and ensuring customer satisfaction. Travel to customer and supplier facilities is expected.

The role emphasizes product architecture, modeling, analysis, and documentation with strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork within a DoD-conscious, ITAR environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Fundamental engineering concepts include fluid dynamics, statics, dynamics, weight, vibration, stress & strain, coatings, heat treating, metallurgy, strength of materials, drawing/layout, and GD&T.
• Proficiency in ANSYS and Creo; CAD/3-D modeling; basic programming.
• Teamwork and mentorship of engineers to meet customer expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Occasional travel; passport required.
• This role may require access to controlled data; ITAR considerations apply; US Persons preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and technical leadership across programs.
• Estimate and control project cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with functional groups and suppliers to meet targets.
• Define and manage technical and program requirements; flow-down specs.
• Maintain liaison with customers, suppliers and contractors.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and oversight to team members supporting objectives.
• Maintain program accounting records.
• Identify and lead process improvements through Kaizen activities.
• Lead product design activities including architecture, modeling, analysis, weight, reliability, materials, and safety.
• Create and approve drawings and drawing releases; MRB support.
• Support MRB disposition of non-conforming hardware.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Statics & Dynamics

Design of Mechanical Components

Vibration

Stress and Strain

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Creo

CAD Drafting/3-D Solid Modeling

Basic Programming

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Elyria, OH is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV to lead design and program activities across cross-functional teams. You will manage technical requirements, cost, and schedule while mentoring engineers and ensuring customer satisfaction. Travel to customer and supplier facilities is expected.

The role emphasizes product architecture, modeling, analysis, and documentation with strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork within a DoD-conscious, ITAR environment.