Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at our Lynnwood, WA location for the summer of 2026. 

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 in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:

As an intern at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you will develop knowledge about the business through exposure to the manufacturing area. You will focus on developing the skills necessary for success by assisting employees with day-to-day job assignments. You may be assigned to additional training or project work. The Company's internship program is intended to provide students from diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to practice business skills learned in school while gaining work experience.

Essential Functions:

• Handle projects or some of the work normally performed by an entry-level, professional employee.

• Provide Operations support for the New Product Introduction Process

• Work closely with other members of the Operations team such as Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Buyer/Planners, Assemblers and Technicians.

• Work closely with other cross functional members of the Integrated Product Team such as Design Engineers, Program Managers, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Managers.

• Attend seminars, meetings, and Kaizens as assigned.

• Assist in creation of production cell layouts and workstation configurations.

• Assist in development of the lean manufacturing process for new products.

• Create standard work instructions.

• Perform quantitative analysis for capacity planning and cost comparison.

• Assist in coordination of documentation and materials required to support hardware deliveries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in engineering. Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Must provide GPA, minimum accepted 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Skills:

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Possess effective interpersonal skills in a team environment.

  • Must be project-oriented and be able to multi-task.

  • Knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Ability to fulfill a one quarter or semester internship commitment, 40 hours per week.

• 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).

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for an office/lab environment.

• Manufacturing/Production areas 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 require lifting up to 25 lbs.

Top Benefits:

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.

Salary range: $25.00 to 30.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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.