Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Elyria, Ohio, United States; onsite at the Elyria facility. Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities is required, and a passport is required. Access to controlled data may be restricted to US Persons under ITAR requirements.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including pumping and thermal management solutions.

What you will do

• Own assigned proposals, projects, investigations, and related engineering activities under the guidance of a supervising manager.
• Manage project costs, schedules, technical requirements, specifications, records, and customer deliverables.
• Lead product design and analysis across architecture, configuration, mechanical and electromechanical performance, weight, reliability, materials, and safety.
• Create, review, and approve product drawings, release packages, revisions, and supporting design documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, customers, and other functional groups to meet performance, cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Support Material Review Board assessments of non-conforming hardware and participate in process improvement and Kaizen activities.

Requirements

• 0–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, statics and dynamics, mechanical component design, vibration, stress and strain, coatings, heat treating, metallurgy, strength of materials, drawing layouts and stack-ups, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience with finite element analysis, preferably Ansys; CAD drafting and 3D solid modeling, preferably Creo; and basic programming.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, communicate effectively, and oversee, coach, or mentor supporting engineers and assigned personnel.
• Must be able to work at the Elyria, Ohio location; US Person eligibility may be required for controlled-data access.

Culture & Benefits

• Health care, dental, and life insurance begin on the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off begin accruing on the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement is available after six months of employment.
• Lean manufacturing practices and a focus on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.