Process Engineer III

Job Summary Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer III at our Lynnwood, WA location. This is an on-site position. The Process Engineer III works with minimal supervision and uses originality, ingenuity and established procedures to design, develop and implement new technologies and processes in accordance with product specifications, equipment capabilities and regulatory requirements. The Process Engineer III also collaborates closely with Engineering to ensure successful handoff of new products, processes, and materials while providing technical support as needed, maximizes product performance by researching, testing, analyzing and verifying that materials will perform in manufacturing and environment, oversees materials shelf life to support quality metrics, participates in engineering design review and ensures customer satisfaction. Essential Functions Design, develop, and implement new technologies and processes related to product development and/or enhancements to current capabilities Identify, evaluate, and recommend new materials and technologies for use in the factory, including assessment of replacements for obsolete materials Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions Use appropriate tools (CBS, statistical, DOE, FMEA, etc.) to assess, characterize, validate, and qualify new processes and equipment Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration Provide technical and risk assessments on existing equipment and processes, and future developments and enhanced capabilities Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures Assess, design and develop tooling requirements as related to product build; if appropriate, work closely with machine shop to ensure correct and timely availability of hardware Generate technical reports; document procedures and material specifications Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives Evaluate and recommend new equipment related to new technologies or enhancements to current capabilities Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost Create or modify related documentation – procedures, work instructions, operational guides – as related to new development and/or process enhancement activities May supervise the work of technicians (non‑essential function) Minimum Qualifications Experience: 4+ years relevant work experience. Knowledge: Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program; familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, experience with using Agile or Oracle (or similar). Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on experience and judgment; strong statistics / analysis / problem solving skills; self‑motivated / ability to prioritize / strong time management skills; ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals; ability to analyze and document analysis of materials and parts (i.e., fluid, corrosion, fungal and flame resistance). Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in engineering discipline, i.e. material, chemical, industrial, or mechanical. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering: Materials or Chemistry. Aerospace or military materials engineering experience or experience working in a highly regulated industry. 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 Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment: 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: 25% of the time; Sitting: 75% of the time. Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds. Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds. Mental/Visual: use of soldering equipment, microscopes/magnifying glasses. 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 90 days of employment. Salary Range 118,036 - 137,597 USD annual. 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. Equal Opportunity Employment Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr