**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Manufacturing Engineer III** at our **Lynnwood, WA** location. _This is an on-site position._ **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 in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! **Job Summary:** As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you will perform complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness. **Essential Functions:** + Mentor's the team and more junior ME's, providing training and coaching whenever possible (depending on level of experience) + 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. + Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management **Minimum Qualifications:** + **Experience:** 5+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer + **Knowledge:** Practical application of the theories of modern production principles and methods as applied to a high technology design and manufacturing operation; Knowledge of material characteristics and processing, chemicals, basic concepts of: electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluids, and heat transfer. Experience with CAD software. + **Skills/Abilities:** Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization + **Education/Certification:** BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or related field + **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)._ **Preferred Qualification:** + Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment **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 **Top Benefits:** As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy: + **Benefits:** Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month + **Time Off:** 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.