Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineering Designer at our Fort Walton Beach, FL 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).

Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!

Job Summary:

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineering Designer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and transition to production of electronics packaging solutions for high and low power converters. You will participate in design of new products, support initial fabrication of new products, and resolve manufacturing problems of mature products through the development of CAD models, generation of detailed part and assembly drawings, and creation and incorporation of engineering change notices. Designers partner with a team of engineers to develop high-density packaging solutions capable of meeting challenging engineering design specifications and customer requirements.

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of complex technical design tasks using computer aided design (CAD) equipment.
Utilizes expansive knowledge and abilities to work on assignments that are non-routine in nature and where no established procedures may exist.
Works on 3D modeling and packaging of products.
Drawings of machine parts and sheet metal parts
Create wire list and wiring diagrams from Engineer inputs.
Generate BOM and assembly drawings.
Write and incorporate Engineering Change Notices.
Requires the use of initiative and judgment.
Performs other duties as required by business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of related experience.
AA degree in a technically oriented discipline (Engineering Technology, Math, CAD, etc) or equivalent industry experience
Previous experience with Autodesk Inventor AutoCad Software preferred.
Familiar with Military or Aerospace Power Supply Packaging
Able to read electronic schematics.
Knowledge of GD&T
Must have strong decision-making skills and the ability to develop and express complex concepts in a clear concise manner.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Must be able to maintain orderly and accurate files/records.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Software.
Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.
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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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