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You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS)\nEvery 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!\nJob Summary:\nThe Manufacturing Engineer III performs complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.\nEssential Functions:\nMentor’s the team and more junior ME’s, providing training and coaching whenever possible\nLead interdisciplinary teams on assigned projects\nStudy, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures and tooling as needed to support production.\nInvestigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs\nIdentify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problem\nParticipate in customer specification and statement of work reviews\nParticipate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes\nReview and analyze design change request initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and verify justification for change\nEvaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with production supervision, purchasing and other groups\nPerform a variety of cost analyses, e.g., cost estimates for quotations or \"make or buy\" decisions\nDevelop manufacturing operating instructions\nDevelop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes\nEvaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board\nDirect work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving\nDevelop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications\nCoordinate with vendors and customers\nAbility to identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager\nAble to develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements.\nAny other task assigned by your supervisor or management\nNon-Essential Functions:\nChampion in a CBS tool set\nMinimum Qualifications:\nExperience: 5+ years’ experience as Manufacturing Engineer\nKnowledge: Practical application of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology design and manufacturing operation; Knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals, basic concepts of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer.\nSkills/Abilities: Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization\nEducation/Certification: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in a regulated manufacturing environmentEligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment\nStandard office environment \nManufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE\nMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes\nRequires work with small to medium size hand and power tools\nOccasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars\nMay need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)\nStanding: 10%*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task\nSitting: 90%*percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task\nLifting (in pounds):up to 20 pounds\nPushing (in pounds):up to 20 pounds\nMental/Visual:use ofcomputer, calculator, filing cabinets\nWorkspace:cubicle/desk/lab\nTop Benefits:\nAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:\nBenefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month\nTime Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.\n401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match\nEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment\nYou can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.\nWe are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.\nIn our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.\nSalary range: $127,216.00 - $149,334.00.\nThis description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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