Process Engineer IV (Aerospace)

Location: Lynnwood, Washington, United States; onsite manufacturing environment. Access to controlled data may require US Person status under ITAR.

Salary: $143,529.80–$166,177.80 per year.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power, sensing, and fluid solutions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing technologies and processes for product development and capability enhancements.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend materials, equipment, tooling, and alternatives for obsolete materials.
• Conduct or supervise raw-material and finished-product testing, monitor material performance and shelf life, and evaluate deterioration.
• Analyze product failures and laboratory results to determine root causes and develop corrective solutions.
• Use statistical analysis, DOE, FMEA, and other tools to validate and qualify processes and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports, material specifications, procedures, work instructions, and operational guides while supporting engineering handoffs and design reviews.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant work experience and experience using computer databases.
• BA or BS degree in Materials, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or another engineering discipline.
• Expert knowledge of assigned products or programs and strong statistics, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, plan and accomplish goals, prioritize work, manage time, and communicate across organizational levels.
• Ability to analyze and document materials and parts, including fluid, corrosion, fungal, and flame-resistance properties.
• US Person eligibility may be required for controlled data access because the role is subject to ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials, or Chemistry.
• Aerospace or military materials engineering experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after six months of employment.
• Lean manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence, technical strength, reliability, and process efficiency.
• Work may involve chemicals, manufacturing hazards, PPE, occasional travel, and occasional night, holiday, or after-hours availability.

Hiring process

• A satisfactory background check is required.
• FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.