Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Shop

About the Role

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their Elyria, OH location.

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. You will contribute to continuous improvement around machining and manufacturing strategies.

Essential Functions

• Perform production support engineering work, applying standard and advanced techniques, procedures, and criteria to support processes and/or systems.
• Identify appropriate equipment and machining strategies for manufacturing machined components.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, machining methods, and quality control standards.
• Develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. This includes capital justifications, implementation documentation, and training.
• Create new and maintain existing production routings, defining each operation required to move a component or assembly through the complete manufacturing process from raw material issuance through production, assembly, and test.
• Define machine, tools, and gages to be used, including required feeds and speeds, and significant handling factors for each operation to manufacture and/or assemble components according to product specifications.
• Monitor overall process ownership of assigned manufacturing area(s) to provide root cause analysis and interface with other functional groups to review and resolve processing issues with corrective actions.
• Prepare component and assembly cost estimates to support financial decisions for evaluating new business opportunities.
• Where applicable, create or modify NC/CNC programs to manufacture hardware according to product specifications while ensuring efficient production methods.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 0-5 years manufacturing experience, with a preference for precision machining or automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge:
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
• Automation or machining is highly desired.
• CNC programming experience with Mastercam is preferred.
• Knowledge with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, etc. for AS9145 Process controls.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where such access is required, only US Persons will be considered due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from your first day, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after six months of employment).