Component Engineer I-III

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Component Engineer I-III (level will depend on experience) at our Lynnwood, WA location.

This is an on-site role.

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:

The Component Engineer III works under general supervision to drive component selection and qualification activity through partnerships with external suppliers and internal design/development teams, ensuring specific parts used in Crane Aerospace & Electronics products are reliable and effective. They also provide technical support for addressing component obsolescence, and work with Supply Chain Management to address part availability issues.

Essential Functions:

• Accountable for producing thorough and accurate work of suitable complexity that meets all customer specifications and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability
• Understand assigned company products and develop/apply component selection, development, qualification and production control standards
• Research part parametric, quality and reliability data using third party tools, part manufacturer websites, and direct contact with suppliers as needed
• Create new part numbers within engineering and business system tools and prepare specifications as required
• Maintain component specifications and parts management databases within internal systems and third-party tools
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more specialized component commodity areas, supporting all aspects related to the special needs of those commodities
• Liaise with Quality, Configuration management, Design and Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain departments
• Support Failure Analysis and Root Cause problem investigation efforts for component issues
• Assure compliance with applicable industry and customer standards; support internal and customer audits for Electronic Component Management processes
• Provide and maintain all reports, metrics, data and/or other deliverables as required
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Component Engineer I: 0-2+ years with electronics design and manufacturing. Component Engineer II: 2+ years with electronics design and manufacturing. Component Engineer III: 5+ years as a Component Engineer or similar role within an electronics design and manufacturing environment
• Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in electronic component technology, part qualification, and obsolescence management for a high reliability product line. Aerospace experience is a plus.
• Skills/Abilities: Proficient with Microsoft 365 or similar work software; demonstrated Enterprise Requirement Planning (ERP) and/or Product Lifecycle Maintenance (PLM) software expertise; Ability to lead through influence and persuasion; Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills; Demonstrated multi-tasking and prioritization skills; Demonstrated ability to follow and improve processes; Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; Ability to work well within a team environment
• Education/Certification: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline

• 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).

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment, occasional laboratory or manufacturing environment.

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Lab or 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

• Flexible and willing to work overtime outside of typical office hours if necessary

• Standing: 5% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 95% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer and basic office equipment

• Workspace: cubicle/desk

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.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to 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. #LI-JJ1 #CAE

Salary Range: Component Engineer II: $103,900 - $123,300; Component Engineer III: $124,819 - $148,341.

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.

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.