Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Manager at our West Caldwell, NJ location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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).
Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager leads the Manufacturing Engineering team, overseeing machining and special process development, CNC and CMM programming, tool and fixture design, and process validation. This role supports Value Stream leadership in productivity improvement, lead time reduction, and New Product Development (NPD) activities, ensuring all customer and internal cost requirements are met or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee development and optimization of manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, tooling, fabrication, and SPC while ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and AS9100 standards.
- Drive continuous improvement through setup reduction, visual standard work, cost‑reduction initiatives, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen activities aligned with Crane Business Systems (CBS).
- Evaluate and approve engineering requests, determining feasibility, make/buy status, and workload priorities; collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure cost‑effective manufacturing for new and revised products.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets; oversee justification, selection, and acquisition of capital equipment to support operational efficiency.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through participation in IPTs and ensure successful internal manufacturing readiness.
- Provide leadership and guidance to assigned personnel, ensuring adherence to company policies, work rules, and applicable Bargaining Unit Agreements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience demonstrating expertise in manufacturing engineering and process development.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of continuous improvement tools, raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost optimization techniques.
- Skills: Critical thinking, time management, decision-making, and excellent communication skills; ability to motivate and develop teams effectively.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial, or Mechanical
- 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 Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
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
- Schedule will fluctuate depending on the needs of the business
Standing: up to 100 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: up to 100 *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
Workspace (line, cube, etc): work bench
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.
Salary range: $185,500.00 to $220,000.00. 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.
