Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Manager at our Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. 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).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

Support the Crane Aerospace leadership team in the definition and execution of business initiatives.  Accountable for the overall technical success of product line proposals, product development programs, investigations, and/or other business initiatives assigned to the group.  Develop, manage and maintain product design processes, guidelines and criteria.  Provide effective leadership of engineering group personnel and cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, business development, etc.), facilitating achievement of overall assignment objectives.  Develop, maintain and execute technology roadmaps.  Facilitate good program management skills on all department activities.  Define and maintain control of department, project and product costs and schedules.  Satisfy all department, project, and customer requirements including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth.   

Essential Functions:

Leadership/Management Responsibilities:

Support the development and approval of project cost estimates and schedules.  Ensure teams and personnel meet program requirements through mentoring and appropriate staffing.Maintain technical liai­son with customers, suppliers, contractors and other functional groups through effective teamwork and communication.Support the definition and management of technical and program requirements, including the generation and flow-down of subsystem specifications and requirements.Ensure accurate program accounting is achieved through effective utilization of project records and data management.Define and manage engineering design processes, leading process definition and improvement efforts for the group.  Ensure all group engineering activities adhere to defined processes and principles.Ensure compliance with all company, department and regulatory procedures and requirements, including Export Compliance and ITAR.Provide effective leadership and management for direct reports and consulting engineering personnel located at other locations/facilities (including international locations).Define, manage, communicate and/or implement engineering group personnel development plans and performance appraisals.Ensure required engineering capabilities and skill-sets are available and fulfill department needs.Define, manage and execute a technology roadmap, ensuring that new / improved technologies and innovative solutions are available to meet future demands.   Assist in the preparation and management of fiscal year operating budgets and company metrics.

Engineering Responsibilities:

Assume complete technical engineering leadership for all products assigned to the group and is a direct liaison working in unison with representatives of Business Development and Operations to plan and effectively exe­cute pro­grams. Provide engineering oversight and approval for product designs ensuring that all design and analysis activities are complete, accurate, and meet program requirements.  Responsibilities include the following categories:

Product architecture / configuration                          Modeling       Reliability

Performance (mechanical & electromechanical)      Analysis        Materials

Manufacturability                                                       Weight          Safety

Cost

Review and approve technical documentation necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements, including proposals, procedures, reports, correspondence, product draw­ings, drawing release packages, drawing revisions and other design documentation.Support the Material Review Board (MRB) and/or sustaining engineering in the assessment and disposition of non-conforming hardware and material.Provide direction and support to Sustaining and Product Support Engineering, ensuring lessons learned are incorporated back into related design processes and criteria.

Engineering Competencies:

The fundamental engineering concepts presented below are required as related to product design including the ability to effectively oversee, coach and/or mentor supporting engineers and assigned personnel:

Fluid Dynamics    Statics & Dynamics              Design of Mechanical Components

Vibration              Stress and Strain                  Platings, Coatings, & Heat Treating

Metallurgy            Strength of Materials            Drawing Layout / Stack-ups

Teamwork Expectations:

Teamwork and individual growth are fostered to enable employees to contribute and achieve their fullest potential.  All employees must work as a team to meet or excess internal and external customer expectations by providing innovative products and services on time, every time.

Education and Skill Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering10+ years of related experienceProven design project leadership ability, including the demonstrated ability to form and lead cross functional teams.

Travel:

Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product support, and technical seminars.  Passport required.

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).

Working Conditions:

Standard office environmentWork requires substantial visual concentration on detailWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $149,136.00 to $181.792.00. Several 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. 

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 monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law

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