Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is seeking a hands-on Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chandler, AZ. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives focused on manufacturing process optimization, cost reduction, and product improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on manufacturing process optimization, cost reduction, and product improvement across our advanced RF/microwave product lines
• Analyze and design manufacturing methods, process flows, tooling, and layout to support efficient production of highly specialized hardware
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for yield, quality, and assembly issues in high-reliability microwave product manufacturing
• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing instructions, routings, and procedures aligned with quality and regulatory requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and act as a technical leader in support of production and engineering teams
• Drive improvements in manufacturability for RF/microwave integrated assemblies (IMAs), frequency control devices, up/down converters, filters, and synthesizers
• Conduct cost analysis, ROI calculations, and make/buy decisions to support capital investments and business case evaluations
• Serve as a key contributor in cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) and new product introduction (NPI) teams
• Interface with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to resolve technical manufacturing challenges and enable delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a high-reliability electronics or RF/microwave production environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods for RF electronics, including soldering, mechanical assembly, bonding, and environmental testing
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA)
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams
• Experience developing and tracking manufacturing KPIs, creating work instructions, and supporting regulated production (e.g., AS9100, MIL-STD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or regulated electronics manufacturing environment
• Prior work with RF/microwave systems or components
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, CAD tools, and process mapping platforms
• Exposure to CBS (Crane Business System) or similar continuous improvement frameworks

Benefits

Top Benefits As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment

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.