Training Specialist

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find our products 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 in Lynnwood, Wash., our facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing, and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. Join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence in a community tucked between the Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains.

About the role

Provide technical training primarily related to manufacturing processes at the Lynnwood site. Develop, maintain, and update course curriculums. Evaluate training effectiveness. Work closely with operational organizations to identify training needs and training resources. Support the Quality, Manufacturing, and Human Resources departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum based on needs assessment (e.g., new technology, new products, performance gap).
• Schedule classes and students based on request/requirements.
• Provide training in an environment or arrange for training from external resources as required/requested.
• Determine effectiveness of training and identify training improvements as appropriate.
• Periodically audit and monitor operator conformance to specifications.
• Maintain training materials, curriculums, class rosters, and training records.
• Assist with identification of training needs.
• Work closely with operational organizations and human resources to identify training needs and provide or identify training resources to meet these needs.
• Maintain training system and other training tools (Convergence).
• Perform any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

• This position may require 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).
• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience training in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience training soldering, crimping, SMT, IPC, bonding and coating, and other manufacturing process training preferred.
• Knowledge of training coordination, scheduling, and delivery; Lean manufacturing processes and principles; Convergence experience preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of the following manufacturing processes:
  • Basic Assembly Drawings
  • Terminal Soldering
  • High Voltage Interconnectors
  • Hand Crimping
  • Bonding & Coating
  • SMT
  • PCB Soldering
  • IPC Training
• Competence to perform psychomotor acts, such as operating a machine, and to produce observable products, such as working effectively with clients or communicating abstract ideas.
• Accurate color vision, near vision, depth perception, and other vision capabilities required.
• Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; adept hand-eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.
• Normal conditions 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.
• Standing: 40% (approximate and may vary depending on work task).
• Sitting: 60% (approximate and may vary depending on work task).
• Lifting: up to 25 pounds.
• Pushing: up to 25 pounds.
• Mental/Visual: use of microscope and computer.
• Workspace: cube, clean bench, classroom.

Pay

Salary range: $97,900.00 - $118,300. 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.

Benefits

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