Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Supervisor at our Lynnwood, WA location.
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, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. 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 Engineering Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the work of engineers and/or technicians, as well as applying knowledge of engineering theories and methods to design, integrate, test and improve systems or related processes. This role ensures the successful execution of engineering projects, fosters team development, and drives continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Essential Functions:
- Provide leadership to assigned engineering staff and manage multiple projects in a fast paced product development environment
- Manage the team by organizing work and setting priorities
- Hire and develop a skilled, technically proficient, and motivated team
- Develop and execute data-driven action plans to enhance standard work, team performance, and project outcomes
- Plan, organize, and lead multiple projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
- Provide technical management oversight of assigned work
- Determine resources, tools and processes needed to support legacy and new development programs
- Ensure standardization of products and processes.
- Sustain a safe workplace through the establishment and support of Company policy
- Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of the Crane Business System
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives through the implementation of the Crane Business System (CBS), including facilitating kaizen events and mastering CBS tools.
- Communicate best practices within the Crane organization
- Assist in achieving Strategic Plan objectives
- Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
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).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in aerospace product design and manufacturing. 3+ years of experience as a lead or supervisor.
- Knowledge: Demonstrated budgeting, planning, and assigning resources. Demonstrated experience with manufacturing standards, engineering processes and best practices.
- Skills/Abilities: Ability to provide leadership to assigned staff. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills. Demonstrated multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
- Education/Certification: BS in Engineering or related technical BA degree or equivalent experience.
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.
Working Conditions:
- Standard office environment
- Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
- 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
Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace (line, cube, etc): office
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Salary range: $168,445.20 - $202,021. 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.
Skills Required
- 7+ years related experience
- 2 years supervisory or management experience
- BSEE or related degree
- Knowledge of circuit design and architecture development
- Experience with DC-DC design, power systems, and hybrid circuit technologies
- Familiarity with industry standards and practices (such as MIL-PRF-38534)
- Ability to identify and mitigate EMI, thermal management, and radiation effects risks
- Demonstrated advanced skills in employee development, team building, project management, continuous improvement, and communication
- Experience planning and deploying resources for multiple projects and managing department budgets
- Must be a US Person (ITAR eligibility) to access controlled data
What We Do
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers. They also share a fascinating history of innovation dating from the early years of the Industrial Revolution to the current era of technology-driven product development and improvement. Crane is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. We strive to create value for all our stakeholders with a highly disciplined approach to materially strengthening our businesses through successful implementation of the Crane Business System, through strategic linkages among our businesses, and through utilization of strong free cash flow for strategic acquisitions.
