Job Description
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer IV at our Elyria, OH location.
Job Summary:
Assume complete responsibility for assigned proposals, projects, investigations, and/or other activities under the guidance of a supervising manager. Operate within cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, business development, etc.) to achieve overall program objectives. Apply good program management skills on all assigned activities. Maintain control of project and product costs and schedules. Satisfy all department, project, and customer requirements including customer satisfaction, cost, quality, and delivery.
Essential Functions:
- Project Management / Technical Leadership Responsibilities
- Estimate and maintain effective control of project cost and schedule.
- Work effectively with all functional groups and/or suppliers to achieve product performance and cost targets.
- Define and manage technical and program requirements, including the generation and flow-down of subsystem specifications and requirements.
- Maintain technical liaison with customers, suppliers, contractors and other functional groups through effective teamwork and communication.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements, including proposals, procedures, reports, correspondence, etc.
- Provide instruction, guidance, oversight and/or support to other personnel and/or disciplines supporting program objectives through utilization of engineering orders, test procedures, purchase requisitions, correspondence and other effective means.
- Maintain accurate program accounting through effective utilization of project records and data management.
- Identify, lead and/or support process definition and improvement efforts through support of Kaizen events or similar assignments.
- Engineering Responsibilities
- Primary agent for product design insuring that all design and analysis activities are complete, accurate, and meet program requirements. Responsibilities include the following categories: Product architecture / configuration, Performance (mechanical, electromechanical) Modeling, Analysis, Weight, Reliability, Materials, Safety
- Create, review and/or approve product drawings, drawing release packages, drawing revisions and other design documentation in concurrence with company procedures.
- Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in the assessment and disposition of non-conforming hardware and material within the scope of assign products.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years as a Mechanical Engineer
- The fundamental engineering concepts listed 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, Coatings, & Heat Treating, Metallurgy, Strength of Materials, Drawing Layout / Stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Computer Skills: Finite Element Analysis (Ansys preferred), CAD Drafting/3-D Solid Modeling (Creo preferred), Basic Programming
- 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.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 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).
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you9ll enjoy:
- Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
- Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 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 ator visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and greatopportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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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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.
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.
