Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor in Lynnwood, WA.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor performs complex and varied independent assignments to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

Mentor’s the team and more junior ME’s, providing training and coaching whenever possible

Lead interdisciplinary teams on assigned projects

Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures and tooling as needed to support production.

Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs

Identify root cause and corrective actions for manufacturing problem

Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews

Participate in the review and evaluation of new product designs or design changes

Review and analyze design change request initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and verify justification for change

Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with production supervision, purchasing and other groups

Perform a variety of cost analyses, e.g., cost estimates for quotations or "make or buy" decisions

Develop manufacturing operating instructions

Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes

Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board

Direct work activities of production operators to aid in problem solving

Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications

Coordinate with vendors and customers

Ability to identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager

Able to develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements.

Champion in a Crane Business Systems (CBS) tool set

Minimum Requirements

Education / Certification :

BA or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field

Experience :

5 or more years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer

Knowledge :

Practical application knowledge of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation

Basic knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals

Basic concepts of electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer

Preferably experience with automation, robotics or machine programming

Skills / Abilities :

Able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualification

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Employment Eligibility Requirement

This position may require access to controlled data or information and therefore 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

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

Must be available to work overtime, as needed

Flexible work schedule to support production