Listed on Crane Co.’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A senior manufacturing engineer role focused on optimizing production processes for complex RF and microwave components in defense and aerospace applications. This suits experienced engineers who thrive in high-reliability electronics manufacturing and want to lead cross-functional improvements while mentoring junior staff.
Our summary, not Crane Co.’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
- 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience in high-reliability electronics or RF/microwave production
- Knowledge of RF electronics manufacturing methods including soldering, mechanical assembly, bonding, and environmental testing
- Ability to read technical drawings and interpret customer specifications
- Working knowledge of Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools
- Effective cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience developing and tracking manufacturing KPIs and work instructions
- Experience with regulated production environments like AS9100 and MIL-STD
Nice to have
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or regulated electronics manufacturing
- 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