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Mechanical Engineer

Crane Company


Job Location:

Elyria, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for aMechanical EngineerI-IV at ourElyria OHlocation.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll 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 150000 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 include the following categories:Product architecture / configurationPerformance (mechanical electromechanical)ModelingAnalysisWeightReliabilityMaterialsSafety

    • 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:

  • 0 - 8 years of experience

  • 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 DynamicsStatics & DynamicsDesign of Mechanical ComponentsVibrationStress and StrainCoatings & Heat TreatingMetallurgyStrength of MaterialsDrawing Layout / Stack-upsGeometric 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 or Aerospace Engineering preferred

  • 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 youll 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 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at visit our website at more information on our company and greatopportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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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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.


Required Experience:

IC


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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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