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Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Crane Company


Job Location:

Caldwell, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 185500 - 220000
Posted: 29 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Manager at ourWest Caldwell NJ location.

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).

Every time you use phone navigation make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit family-first West Caldwell NJ. community our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space defense and commercial applications including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military communications electronic warfare radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager leads the Manufacturing Engineering team overseeing machining and special process development CNC and CMM programming tool and fixture design and process validation. This role supports Value Stream leadership in productivity improvement lead time reduction and New Product Development (NPD) activities ensuring all customer and internal cost requirements are met or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee development and optimization of manufacturing processes including assembly testing tooling fabrication and SPC while ensuring compliance with company policies customer requirements and AS9100 standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through setup reduction visual standard work costreduction initiatives Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen activities aligned with Crane Business Systems (CBS).
  • Evaluate and approve engineering requests determining feasibility make/buy status and workload priorities; collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure costeffective manufacturing for new and revised products.
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets; oversee justification selection and acquisition of capital equipment to support operational efficiency.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through participation in IPTs and ensure successful internal manufacturing readiness.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to assigned personnel ensuring adherence to company policies work rules and applicable Bargaining Unit Agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience:8 years of relevant experience demonstrating expertise in manufacturing engineering and process development.
  • Knowledge:Strong understanding of continuous improvement tools raw materials production processes quality control and cost optimization techniques.
  • Skills:Critical thinking time management decision-making and excellent communication skills; ability to motivate and develop teams effectively.
  • Education:Bachelors degree in electrical Electro-mechanical Industrial or Mechanical
  • 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.

Working Conditions:

  • Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
  • Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: 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
  • Schedule will fluctuate depending on the needs of the business

Standing: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: up to 100% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer

Workspace (line cube etc): work bench

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics youll enjoy:

  • Benefits:Health care dental vision life and disability 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 atfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

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.

Salary range: $185500.00 to $220000.00.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.


Required Experience:

Manager


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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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