Mechanical Engineer IV

Job Description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer IV at our Elyria, OH 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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

Assume complete responsibility for assigned proposals, projects, investigations, and/or other activities under the guidance of a supervising manager. Operate within cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, business development, etc.) to achieve overall program objectives. Apply good program management skills on all assigned activities. Maintain control of project and product costs and schedules. Satisfy all department, project, and customer requirements including customer satisfaction, cost, quality, and delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Project Management / Technical Leadership Responsibilities
  • Estimate and maintain effective control of project cost and schedule.
  • Work effectively with all functional groups and/or suppliers to achieve product performance and cost targets.
  • Define and manage technical and program requirements, including the generation and flow-down of subsystem specifications and requirements.
  • Maintain technical liaison with customers, suppliers, contractors and other functional groups through effective teamwork and communication.
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements, including proposals, procedures, reports, correspondence, etc.
  • Provide instruction, guidance, oversight and/or support to other personnel and/or disciplines supporting program objectives through utilization of engineering orders, test procedures, purchase requisitions, correspondence and other effective means.
  • Maintain accurate program accounting through effective utilization of project records and data management.
  • Identify, lead and/or support process definition and improvement efforts through support of Kaizen events or similar assignments.

• Engineering Responsibilities
  • Primary agent for product design insuring that all design and analysis activities are complete, accurate, and meet program requirements. Responsibilities include the following categories: Product architecture / configuration, Performance (mechanical, electromechanical) Modeling, Analysis, Weight, Reliability, Materials, Safety
  • Create, review and/or approve product drawings, drawing release packages, drawing revisions and other design documentation in concurrence with company procedures.
  • Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in the assessment and disposition of non-conforming hardware and material within the scope of assign products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years as a Mechanical Engineer
• The fundamental engineering concepts listed are required as related to product design including the ability to effectively oversee, coach and/or mentor supporting engineers and assigned personnel: Fluid Dynamics, Statics & Dynamics, Design of Mechanical Components, Vibration, Stress and Strain, Coatings, & Heat Treating, Metallurgy, Strength of Materials, Drawing Layout / Stack-ups, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Computer Skills: Finite Element Analysis (Ansys preferred), CAD Drafting/3-D Solid Modeling (Creo preferred), Basic Programming
• Teamwork and individual growth are fostered to enable employees to contribute and achieve their fullest potential. All employees must work as a team to meet or excess internal and external customer expectations by providing innovative products and services on time, every time.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product support, and technical seminars. Passport required.
• 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).

Top Benefits:

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

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

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.

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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.

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. 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.