Manufacturing Engineer II- SMT

3 weeks ago


Fort Walton Beach, United States Crane Aerospace & Electronics Full time

**Manufacturing Engineer II- SMT**

Location **FL, Fort Walton Beach**

Department **Operations**

Employment Type **Full Time**

**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Manufacturing Engineer II** at our **Fort Walton Beach, FL** location.

**About Crane:**

**Crane Aerospace & Electronics** supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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 minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. Youll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology

**Job Summary:**

In this role, you will perform complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness. You will work with our cross-functional teams on new product development. You will select, evaluate and qualify materials for new process introduction and you will provide technical guidance to the design engineers and technicians for manufacture ability and cost effectiveness.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Support day to day manufacturing by providing tools, information and guidance required for repeatable, high-quality production

+ Strong background in AS9100, IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards

+ SMT (Surface-mount technology) machine support

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze data resulting in sound root cause corrective actions

+ 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

+ Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews

+ Review and analyze process change requests and implement as required

+ Review current equipment capabilities and provide justification for capital investment

+ Perform a variety of cost analyses - including make/buy recommendations

+ 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

+ Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications

+ Provide customer support when needed

+ Interface with suppliers to reduce and eliminate quality issues at incoming inspection

+ Develop ROI in support of capital equipment, new process development and productivity improvements

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Education/Certification: BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, or related field

+ Experience: 2+ years experience as a manufacturing engineer with applicable solder certification standards and experience with SMT machines

+ Knowledge: Fundamentals of lean manufacturing practices and methods for continuous improvement.

+ Skills/Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and AutoCAD

+ **Eligibility Requirement:** This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 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

+ Standing: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

+ Sitting: up to 75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

+ Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

+ Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds

+ Mental/Visual: use of microscope and computer

+ Workspace: cubicle/desk

**Top Benefits:**

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, youll enjoy:

+ **Benefits:** Health care, dental or life 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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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