Engineering Manager

Location WA, Lynnwood

Department Engineering

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity foran Engineering Manager at our Lynnwood, WA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. 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).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power 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 Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Manager Engineering manages engineering activities, implements and maintains engineering objectives and initiatives. This role manages creation and improvement of products that involve the engineering department. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Will perform a variety of tasks, and lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and management for product development and sustaining programs and activities

• Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of design activities

• Plan and manage the deployment of resources for multiple projects

• Establish and monitor department budgets

• Encourage and provide opportunity for continued relevant technical training

• Review and set up optimized work flow

• Establish and maintain design guidelines and design processes

• Provide the appropriate skill mix to sustain and grow the business and to meet customer requirements

• Provide interface and direct/indirect support to outside suppliers, 3rd party development activities, and customer product integration

• Develop, enhance and maintain a core team as well as an external network of consultants, contractors and suppliers to support product development

• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years’ related experience. 2 years’ supervisory experience; Demonstrated experience with relevant standards and practices; Demonstrated strong customer orientation

• Knowledge: Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on extensive experience and judgment; Demonstrated ADVANCED skills in all of the following responsibilities: employee development, team building, business acumen, continuous improvement, systems and tools, project management and communication (written and verbal).

• Education/Certification: BSEE or related field.

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).

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• 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

• Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools

• Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars

• May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets

• Workspace: cubicle/desk/lab

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $158,059 to $194,438. 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.

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

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life 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 90 days of employment

• Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.