Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year

Company

Crane is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products serving aerospace, defense and space, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, and general industrial markets.

What you will do

• Develop manufacturing processes, process flows, standard work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment for assembly and testing.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and support new product introduction, process validation, and engineering-to-production transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement by reducing cost, improving labor efficiency, increasing first-pass yield, and reducing scrap and rework.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools, establish time standards, analyze labor content, and track safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and provide technical training to production personnel.
• Support automation and advanced manufacturing technologies, including Cobots, equipment integration, PLC applications, calibration, and vendor implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing engineering or related experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, process design, statistical process control, production processes, materials, and cost drivers.
• Experience with DFMEA and ISO 9001 quality systems, plus proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with machining, assembly, welding, electromechanical systems, GD&T, automation, robotics, and PLC programming.
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing problems, evaluate design changes, manage multiple projects, and communicate across production, engineering, and leadership teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with Cobots and their integration into manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting tools and equipment calibration.
• Ability to travel to vendor or customer sites as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within a large industrial manufacturing organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package with 401(k) contribution and matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Some roles may include performance-based bonus eligibility.