Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor at Crane Company in Lynnwood, WA

Job Summary: 

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor provides ongoing support for Value Stream leadership in the areas of productivity improvement and lead time reduction, takes on a lead Operations role with New Product Development activities and is responsible for ensuring that all customer and internal cost requirements are met or exceeded. 

Essential Functions: 

• Manage a team of manufacturing engineers 
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities 
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes 
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence 
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services 
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects 
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures 
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management 

Individual contribution as a Manufacturing Engineer: 

• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts 
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods 
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing 
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations 
• Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers 
• Troubleshoot new and existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes 
• Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness 
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods 
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes 
• Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience: 2+ years in a manufacturing environment; Experience in leading others through project work, kaizen events, etc. 
• Knowledge: Knowledge of continuous improvement tools; Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods 
• Skills/Abilities: Strong emphasis on critical thinking, time management, judgment and decision-making; Excellent oral and written communication; Ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work; Ability to identify the best people for the job 
• Education/Certification: BS degree in Electrical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent experience 

• Eligibility 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).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering 
• Supervisory experience 

Working Conditions: 

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment 
• Manufacturing 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 
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes 
• Schedule will fluctuate depending on the needs of the business 
• Standing: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 
• Sitting: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task 
• Lifting (in pounds):  up to 25 pounds 
• Pushing (in pounds):  up to 25 pounds 
• Mental/Visual:  use of computer 
• Workspace (line, cube, etc):  work bench 

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You 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.

We 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.

In 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.

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