Engineering Manager - Crane Nuclear

Crane Nuclear is looking to hire an Engineering Manager!

Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois (onsite)

About Us: For 170 years, Crane has been committed to driving excellence in every product we design and manufacture. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment that empowers our team to achieve their highest potential. Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry while leading an engineering team in a high-quality manufacturing environment!

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team within a manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement, quality, safety, and efficiency. As a key player in our operations, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and mentorship to a talented engineering team while overseeing design, project management, and CAD engineering activities.

If you have a passion for driving performance excellence and enjoy being part of a team that values quality and collaboration, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth. Relocation is not currently offered for this opportunity. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering activities, ensuring alignment with company objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Guide and develop engineering personnel, fostering a culture of high performance and growth.
• Oversee design and project engineering activities, ensuring the implementation and adherence to engineering standards, goals, and timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and functional managers to meet business objectives and exceed customer commitments.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives using the Crane Business System, including enhancing workflows, standard work, and visual management.
• Optimize capacity planning to meet both short-term and long-term business needs while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for engineering and process issues, contributing to ongoing process improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively, ensuring that financial goals are met while supporting operational targets.
• Collaborate weekly with the India Design Center, ensuring alignment and efficient resource management across regions.
• Maintain and improve visual management systems, ensuring transparency and accountability at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited) or equivalent.
• Experience as an engineer, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.
• Understanding of Lean principles, including single-piece flow, value stream mapping, 5S, and SMED.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on innovative solutions and cost-effective strategies.
• Experience with pressure vessels and valve design (gate, globe, check, butterfly, ball, and plug valves) preferred.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, materials, and machining processes.
• Familiarity with Section III of the ASME B&PV Code as it applies to valve design. Current participation in Code activities a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear or aerospace is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) is required.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries with a bonus.Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability benefits, PTO, paid parental leave and 401K with a company contribution and more!Professional Development

  We believe in the growth of our employees and provide ongoing training and career development.

  
  

  Collaborative Culture

  Work with passionate professionals who are dedicated to achieving excellence and making a tangible impact in the engineering field.Community involvement opportunities for community service and engagement.

  
  

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead a dynamic team and shape the future of engineering in a company that has a historic legacy and exciting future, apply today to take the next step in your career and be part of Crane Nuclear’s success story!!

This job description is intended to capture the essential functions of the position. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested. Additionally, some of the duties may be modified or eliminated and others added to this description subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or applicable local law.