Manufacturing Engineer- Electronics

Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics, Senior

Crane Aerospace & Electronics
, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics, Senior to develop and recommend improvements in manufacturing systems, product manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.

• 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 support of capital equipment, new product or process development and productivity improvements.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Practical application knowledge of modern production principles and methods applied to high‑technology electronics design and manufacturing; basic knowledge of material characteristics, chemicals, electrical, mechanical, fluid, and heat transfer concepts.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9145.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
• BA or BS degree required; preferred in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export‑controlled information under ITAR; may require a government security investigation.

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from day one and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligible after 90 days of employment.

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.