**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Production Test Supervisor** at our **Fort Walton Beach, FL** location. Hours are Monday-Friday 6am-3:30pm with a 9/80 schedule. **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:** The Production Test Supervisor will plan and direct all aspects of assigned Value Stream. Accountable for value stream’s performance and commitments to the customer with respect to safety, quality, delivery and cost. Works cooperatively with other functional leaders and managers to optimize the entire value stream in the eyes of the customer. Relentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement. **Essential Functions:** **The Candidate for this role should be able to execute, train and assess the performance of team members in the following day to day activities and job tasks.** + Able to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings; Use manufacturing and engineering instructions for testing assembled electronic or mechanical units, applying knowledge of electronic or mechanical theory and components + Create non-conformance reports including detailed description of testing performed, resulting failure and initial root cause investigation results Perform all testing operations within assigned functional area + Interpret and work in accordance with work orders, drawings and schematics, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals and all other applicable engineering and production specifications + Calibrate or otherwise adjust assigned units by such means as component selection, potentiometer adjustment, clocking or other positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, bearing and gear adjustments, as appropriate for specific unit; Make required mathematical calculations for voltage, resistance, current, impedance, amplification, flow rate and mass, mechanical dimensions and adjustments + Familiar with automated testing and performance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and special test console to simulate in-service specifications, including but not limited to: vibe, burn in, thermal cycle and flying probe & ICT Perform manual testing involving setup, adjustment, operation and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment, applicable to assigned product area, such as differential and multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, altitude chamber, flow meter and hi-pot + Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy + Understand how to troubleshoot assemblies (ranging in complexity up to and including IMA’s) to the component level with minimal rework iterations. Document failure modes and corresponding solutions in picture plan guides + Identify and use lean manufacturing tools required to drive improvements and mentor teammates in the use of these tools + Provide inputs (resource planning, overtime projections, productivity improvements) to management to develop monthly and annual budgets + Assist Value Stream Managers with required monthly reporting to senior level management + Review and understand daily key performance indicators to evaluate the current status and gap to plan, and use this data to drive daily problem solving (8 Step, 5 Why, Cause and Effect, Fishbone) where required + Ensure timely identification of quality issues through the use of the non-conforming materials process to ensure scrap and rework are properly processed + Serve as liaison to other groups, product lines and/or functional areas to ensure products are built, assembled, and/or tested within appropriate parameters + Review the daily allocation of resources in order to drive production schedule to meet established customer requirements + Make staffing decisions in accordance with human resource procedures to build and grow the team to meet the needs of the business + Develop, coach, and mentor employees through the use of performance planning to drive employee and business growth + Any other task assigned by supervisor or management **Non-Essential Functions:** + Provide input to and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to define and modify Manufacturing/test instructions + Use standard supply chain processes and partner with the Supply Chain team to develop material replenishment system for the manufacturing areas + Ensure equipment complies with calibration and maintenance procedures and requirements **Minimum Qualifications** : + **Experience:** 3+ years of supervisory experience in a related field and 5+ years as an electronics technician or equivalent. + **Knowledge:** Extensive knowledge of methods and procedure in troubleshooting, circuitry or mechanical characteristics as related to area of assignment and ability to devise and adapt; Familiarity with product flow through a manufacturing or repair environment; Working knowledge of computer systems + **Skills:** Good oral expression and comprehension (communicate through speech so others will understand and listen to and understand information and ideas presented through speech); Good written expression and comprehension (communicate in English through writing so others will understand and read and understand information and ideas presented in English through writing) + **Abilities:** Ability to learn new test software and equipment and to identify abnormal conditions in equipment and product; Manual and finger dexterity (ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects); Ability to make precisely coordinated movements; Ability to work in multiple software systems, including time enter, data enter, on-line training PDM and MRP systems + **Education/Certification:** Associate's in electrical engineering or other Engineering field required **.** + **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. **Preferred Qualifications:** + BA or BS degree in Operations Management, Electrical Engineering + Previous Aerospace or Electronics manufacturing test experience + Familiarity with ERP Systems: I.E Oracle, SAP. **Top Benefits:** As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy: + **Benefits:** Health care, dental or life 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. \#LI-CK1 #CAE _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._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.