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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.\nStart the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!\nJob Summary:\nThe Mechanical Engineer II/III will be working on New Product Development: Responsible for the design and analysis of mechanical and hydraulic components primarily used in aircraft brake control systems.\nResponsible for being the primary technical point of contact for hydro-mechanical products, on assigned projects or programs. Develop, design, and modify components to defined requirements.\nPrepare the documents required to define the products and show verification of analytics.\nProvide technical assistance to all internal departments, suppliers, and customers as it relates to the product.\nSeeking a candidate with strong Actuation background\nJob Responsibility:\nCreate new products and modify existing products to support customer, applicable regulatory and industry standard, and market requirements.\n\nPerform stress and fatigue analysis on assigned hydraulic and mechanical components and assemblies.\n\nOptimize design solutions based on analysis performed.\n\nCreate or calculate tolerance stack ups, performs reliability and Failure Modes and Effects analyses\n\nLead new product design projects from requirements definition, through concept, detailed design, manufacturing, to a qualified product. Performs trade studies to optimize design solutions.\n\nExperience in managing suppliers to produce specification compliant products within budget, on time.\n\nPrepare, review, and approve the documentation required to define and control products. Support design reviews, both with external customers and internal, as required.\n\nMonitor testing and analyze data to verify performance of the product to customer and design specifications. Review and approve test procedures and reports.\n\nConduct failure analysis examinations and prepare Failure Analysis Reports (FAR) of findings.\n\nProvide technical support to all internal departments, suppliers, and customers as it relates to the product.\n\nEnsure the successful completion of assigned projects within budgeted time and cost constraints.\n\nComplete other duties as assigned.\n\nPosition requirements:\nBS or MS in Mechanical Engineering\n\n3 - 7+ years in aerospace industry; experience in other industries with development and manufacture of complex hydraulics and electro-mechanical components can be considered in lieu of aerospace.\n\nExperience in designing of major aircraft actuation and distribution components and/or systems, such as hydraulic valves, actuators and electromechanical devices\n\nThorough knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 standards, Tolerance analysis, and Computer Aided 3D Design.\n\nFundamental engineering analyses, including but not limited to fluid dynamics, mechanical design for hydraulic components, systems and pressure vessels.\n\nWorking knowledge of practical manufacturing techniques, quality assurance requirements and factors affecting product/program costs.\n\nKnowledge of analytical tools such as SolidWorks and its analysis suite is preferred.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to organize prepare and present materials to customers, suppliers and/or company management at all levels.\n\nKnowledge of office tools.\n\nEligibility Requirement:\nMust be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible.\n\nAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:\nBenefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month\n\nTime Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.\n\n401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match\n\nEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment\n\nYou can see a list of our benefits athttps://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor 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:\nMechanical Engineer II: $108,200 - $129,900\nMechanical Engineer III: $129,400 - $154,400\nSeveral factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.\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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