Position Summary
Manufacturing Engineer will support production and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on process development, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements while supporting both new product introduction and sustaining production. The ideal candidate is hands on, analytical, and motivated to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Principle Responsibilities:
Manufacturing & Process Development:
Develop and implement cost effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards
Evaluate manufacturability of engineering designs and recommend design or process improvements
Support transition of new products from engineering to production, including process validation, documentation, and work instruction development
Design, develop, and source tools, fixtures, and test equipment to support production needs
Establish manufacturing methods, process flows, and standard work instructions for assembly and testing
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost, improve labor efficiency, and enhance product quality
Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing processes and reduce waste
Establish and maintain time standards and analyze labor content for process optimization
Support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance initiatives and track key metrics
Prepare cost justifications, capital requests, and process improvement summaries to support decision making
Production Support & Problem Solving
Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Provide technical support and training to production personnel on processes and equipment
Improve first pass yield and reduce scrap and rework using data driven analysis
Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including assembly instructions and process changes
Automation & Technology Integration
Support implementation of automation solutions including Cobots and advanced manufacturing technologies
Evaluate and integrate new equipment to improve throughput, quality, and cost performance
Assist with programming, troubleshooting, and calibration of automated systems and PLC applications
Develop equipment specifications, support vendor selection, and define implementation timelines
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
Demonstrated ability to:
Preferred:
About Crane
Crane Company is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and space, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, and general industrial end markets. The Company is comprised of two strategic growth platforms, Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies, as well as the Engineered Materials segment. Crane has approximately 7,500 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.craneco.com.
Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. 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.
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.