Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Assume complete responsibility for assigned proposals, projects, investigations, and/or other activities under the guidance of a supervising manager. Operate within cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, business development, etc.) to achieve overall program objectives. Apply good program management skills on all assigned activities. Maintain control of project and product costs and schedules. Satisfy all department, project, and customer requirements including customer satisfaction, cost, quality, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and maintain effective control of project cost and schedule.
• Work effectively with all functional groups and/or suppliers to achieve product performance and cost targets.
• Define and manage technical and program requirements, including the generation and flow-down of subsystem specifications and requirements.
• Maintain technical liaison with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other functional groups through effective teamwork and communication.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements, including proposals, procedures, reports, and correspondence.
• Provide instruction, guidance, oversight, and/or support to other personnel and/or disciplines supporting program objectives.
• Maintain accurate program accounting through effective utilization of project records and data management.
• Identify, lead, and/or support process definition and improvement efforts through support of Kaizen events or similar assignments.
• Serve as the primary agent for product design, ensuring all design and analysis activities are complete, accurate, and meet program requirements, including:
  • Product architecture/configuration
  • Performance (mechanical, electromechanical) modeling, analysis, weight, reliability, materials, safety
• Create, review, and/or approve product drawings, drawing release packages, drawing revisions, and other design documentation in concurrence with company procedures.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in the assessment and disposition of non-conforming hardware and material within the scope of assigned products.

Requirements

• 0 - 8+ years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Proficiency in fundamental engineering concepts related to product design, including:
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Statics & Dynamics
  • Design of Mechanical Components
  • Vibration, Stress and Strain
  • Coatings & Heat Treating
  • Metallurgy
  • Strength of Materials
  • Drawing Layout / Stack-ups
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Computer Skills:
  • Finite Element Analysis (Ansys preferred)
  • CAD Drafting/3-D Solid Modeling (Creo preferred)
  • Basic Programming
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (preferred).
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product support, and technical seminars. Passport required.
• Eligibility for access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Benefits

• Health care, dental, or life insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off (accruing from the first day) and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a supplier of critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, operating in challenging environments such as engines, landing gear, satellites, medical implants, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Elyria, OH facility has been a community staple for over a century, known for excellence in pumping technology and custom thermal management solutions.