Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Crane Aerospace & Electronics

West Caldwell, NJ, US
Base: $185,500.00 to $220,000.00; bonus/equity: pe...
Not specified (assumed on-site based on job description context).
8+ years manufacturing engineering experience
As9100 compliance knowledge
Lean manufacturing and kaizen expertise
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their West Caldwell, NJ location, focusing on overseeing manufacturing engineering processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in manufacturing engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence

Job Summary

  • The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager leads the team in optimizing manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, and tooling while ensuring AS9100 compliance.
  • This role drives continuous improvement through setup reduction, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen activities aligned with Crane Business Systems.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health care starting day one, 15 days of paid time off, and a 401k plan with company match.

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Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their West Caldwell, NJ location, focusing on overseeing manufacturing engineering processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in manufacturing engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Salary

Base: $185,500.00 to $220,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus programs may be eligible; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401k match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years manufacturing engineering experience
  • AS9100 compliance knowledge
  • Lean manufacturing and Kaizen expertise
  • CNC and CMM programming oversight
  • Budget management for capital equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in MBA or MS preferred
  • Experience with New Product Introduction
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to motivate diverse teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
  • US Person status required due to ITAR regulations
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or permanent resident status (US Person)

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