Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer will use established procedures and work under limited supervision to perform assigned tasks by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, Suppliers and Customers. Provide engineering design evaluations including responsibility for technical proposals, prototype to production, performance, customer presentations, schedule, and cost requirements. Will have expert knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program. May lead a team of engineers on assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Interface as required with other disciplines including marketing, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing, and customers as required to exchange information, resolve problems, and achieve results
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that designs meet the customers' electrical, environmental and internal manufacturing requirements and standards
• Collaborate with other engineering departments and coordinate their specialized contributions to the development of the project
• Provide technical support for the engineering process, plan and design methods to improve production processes
• Prepare schedules and cost estimates on the engineering efforts required
• Direct functional, acceptance, qualification, or development testing on new or modified designs
• Function as technical interface for customers, assist customer with specification development
• Translate customer specification; generate design documentation required for prototype and/or production releases as needed
• Review industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance
• Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays

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

• Project Engineer - 2 to 7 years of experience managing technical projects, or business issues requiring deep technical understanding of underlying product.
• Sr. Project Engineer - 7+ years of experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures related to project and program management in a technical environment; strong analytical and business acumen with a working understanding of finance.
• Skill: Excellent documentation, organization and time management skills; Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects through complete cycle in a matrixed organization: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Ability to perform detailed financial and technical analysis.
• Education/Certification: BS degree in engineering discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

Top 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

Working Conditions

• Standard office 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%
• Sitting: 90%
• 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.): cubicle/desk

Salary Range

• Project Engineer: 2 -7 years of experience - $107,200.00 – $134,250.30
• Sr. Project Engineer: 7+ years of experience - $174,900.30 – $217,507.20

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.