Manufacturing Engineer I or II (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Lynnwood, Washington, United States

Salary: Level I: $88,000–$101,000 annual USD; Level II: $100,000–$117,000 annual USD.

Company

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

What you will do

• Design and improve manufacturing methods, procedures, layouts, workflows, fixtures, and tooling supporting production.
• Investigate manufacturing problems, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive product and cost improvements.
• Review customer specifications, statements of work, new product designs, design changes, and manufacturing change requests.
• Evaluate production facilities, equipment, materials, non-conformances, and make-or-buy or quotation cost analyses.
• Develop operating instructions, manufacturing metrics, procedures, and training for assemblers and operators.
• Prepare ROI analyses and business cases for capital equipment, new products, process development, and productivity improvements.

Requirements

• Level I: 0–2 years of manufacturing engineering or internship experience; Level II: 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Practical knowledge of modern production principles, material characteristics and processing, chemicals, and basic electrical, mechanical, fluid, and heat-transfer systems.
• Experience with CAD software and the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
• Only US Persons will be considered where access to Controlled Data or Information is required under ITAR.
• Availability for overtime and a flexible schedule supporting production is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a safety-focused aerospace manufacturing environment using Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Safety equipment and personal protective equipment are required as appropriate for manufacturing operations.