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Manufacturing Engineer

Crane Company


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 90000
Posted: 1 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support production and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on process development troubleshooting and efficiency improvements while supporting both new product introduction and sustaining production. The ideal candidate is hands on analytical and motivated to improve safety quality delivery and cost performance.

Principle Responsibilities:

  • Manufacturing & Process Development:

    • Develop and implement cost effective manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards

    • Evaluate manufacturability of engineering designs and recommend design or process improvements

    • Support transition of new products from engineering to production including process validation documentation and work instruction development

    • Design develop and source tools fixtures and test equipment to support production needs

    • Establish manufacturing methods process flows and standard work instructions for assembly and testing

  • Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

    • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost improve labor efficiency and enhance product quality

    • Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve manufacturing processes and reduce waste

    • Establish and maintain time standards and analyze labor content for process optimization

    • Support Safety Quality Delivery and Cost performance initiatives and track key metrics

    • Prepare cost justifications capital requests and process improvement summaries to support decision making

  • Production Support & Problem Solving

    • Troubleshoot production issues identify root causes and implement corrective actions

    • Provide technical support and training to production personnel on processes and equipment

    • Improve first pass yield and reduce scrap and rework using data driven analysis

    • Maintain and update manufacturing documentation including assembly instructions and process changes

  • Automation & Technology Integration

    • Support implementation of automation solutions including Cobots and advanced manufacturing technologies

    • Evaluate and integrate new equipment to improve throughput quality and cost performance

    • Assist with programming troubleshooting and calibration of automated systems and PLC applications

    • Develop equipment specifications support vendor selection and define implementation timelines

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or related engineering field

  • 1 to 2 years of manufacturing engineering or related experience

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing methods process design and statistical process control

  • Experience with DFMEA ISO 9001 and quality systems

  • Proficiency with CAD tools in 2D and 3D

  • Familiarity with machining assembly welding and electro mechanical systems

  • Exposure to automation robotics and PLC programming

  • Understanding of GD and T and engineering drawings

  • Knowledge of production processes materials and cost drivers

  • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools

Demonstrated ability to:

  • Analyze and solve complex manufacturing problems using data driven methods

  • Evaluate manufacturability and production impact of design changes

  • Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced environment

  • Communicate effectively across production engineering and leadership teams

  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction labor efficiency and quality improvement

Preferred:

  • Experience with Cobots and integration into manufacturing systems

  • Hands on experience with tools for troubleshooting and equipment calibration

  • Ability to travel to vendors or customer sites as needed

About Crane Co
Crane Company (NYSE: CR) is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855 Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace defense and space chemical and petrochemical water and wastewater pharmaceutical and general industrial end markets. The Company operates through two strategic growth platforms: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Crane has approximately 7000 employees across the Americas Europe the Middle East Asia and Australia. For more information visit .
Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.

Salary range: $80000 to $90000. Several factors contribute to actual salary including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities skills training and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits 401K contribution and match Paid Time Off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and more. 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.


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Crane Co. delivers engineered solutions for aerospace, defense, flow technologies, and critical industries—driven by innovation and 170 years of excellence.

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