Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing instructions, routings, and procedures aligned with quality and regulatory requirements
Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical leader in support of production and engineering teams
Conduct cost analysis, ROI calculations, and make/buy decisions to support capital investments and business case evaluations
Serve as a key contributor in cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) and new product introduction (NPI) teams
Interface with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to resolve technical manufacturing challenges and enable delivery
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a high-reliability electronics or RF/microwave production environment
Knowledge of manufacturing methods for RF electronics, including soldering, mechanical assembly, bonding, and environmental testing
Ability to analyze technical drawings, interpret customer specifications, and support high-mix product builds
Strong working knowledge of Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA)
Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams
Experience developing and tracking manufacturing KPIs, creating work instructions, and supporting regulated production (e.g., AS9100, MIL-STD)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a defense, aerospace, or regulated electronics manufacturing environment
Prior work with RF/microwave systems or components a significant plus
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, CAD tools, and process mapping platforms
Exposure to CBS (Crane Business System) or similar continuous improvement frameworks
Why Crane Microwave Solutions?
Join a team solving some of the toughest technical challenges in the defense and space industries
Contribute to critical systems that keep people safe and connected across the globe—and beyond
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values growth, ownership, and innovation
Apply now to help us advance the next generation of RF and microwave technologies from concept to mission deployment.
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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This 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.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
