Manufacturing Engineer- Electronics

** 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).Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications.

You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!
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* Job Summary:

** The Manufacturing Engineer performs independent assignments to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
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* Essential Functions:

*** 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 problems.
* 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 requests initiated by manufacturing personnel to determine feasibility, validity, savings, effect on design, and to verify justification for change.
* Evaluate, test and select facilities, equipment and materials required for production in conjunction with Production Supervisors, 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.
* Identify and prioritize work with limited input from manager.
* Develop ROI or business case and present to management in the support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements.
* Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.  
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Experience:

5+ 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
* Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9145
* Skills/Abilities:
Able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

* Education/Certification:

BA or BS degree required. Preferred in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science or related field.
* ** Eligibility Requirement:
** This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
** Top Benefits:
** As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
* ** Benefits:
** Health…