Administrative Assistant (Aerospace)

Location: West Caldwell, New Jersey, United States; onsite in a standard office and manufacturing environment

Salary: $31.11–$38.51 per hour

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace, defense, space, communications, electronic warfare, radar, satellite, and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Manage Outlook calendars and schedule internal and external meetings.
• Prepare meeting materials, appointments, presentations, reports, databases, and charts.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including multi-city itineraries, visas, and passports.
• Support 5S audits and improvement activities across manufacturing and office areas.
• Assist with continuous improvement roadmaps, including time observations, workspace design, material planning, data gathering, and analysis.
• Provide administration and follow-up for Kaizen, Just-Do-It, and other improvement projects.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of administrative support experience.
• 2–4 years of experience using Lean tools.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office applications.
• Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to change.
• High school diploma or equivalent; US Person eligibility may be required for access to controlled data under ITAR, along with eligibility for classified-information access and a potential government security investigation.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time role supporting operational excellence and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting on the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Work may involve standard manufacturing conditions, noise, dust or fumes, confined spaces, and required personal protective equipment.