Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Crane Currency – Dalton, Massachusetts

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at Crane Currency in Dalton, MA is built for someone who wants real ownership, from identifying problems to designing, installing, and improving solutions.

How you will make an impact:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of engineering projects that directly affect how products are designed, built, and improved. You’ll lead work that spans new product development, continuous improvement, and critical infrastructure upgrades, partnering closely with operations, maintenance, vendors, and other engineering disciplines to turn ideas into working solutions.

This role is hands-on and visible. You’ll be trusted to solve complex manufacturing problems, manage projects from concept through execution, and make sound technical decisions that balance performance, safety, cost, and reliability in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, design, estimate, budget, schedule, and lead engineering projects ranging from straightforward upgrades to complex manufacturing systems.

• Drive new product development and continuous improvement initiatives that improve process capability, quality, safety, and throughput.

• Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts to address manufacturing issues and equipment performance gaps.

• Oversee upgrades and modifications to existing equipment and systems, ensuring solutions are practical, robust, and maintainable.

• Provide project management and technical leadership for new equipment and system installations.

• Develop and review mechanical designs, layouts, and technical specifications from concept through implementation.

• Collaborate across disciplines and with external suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience leading engineering projects involving multiple disciplines within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including machine design, power transmission, linkages, levers, and basic machining practices.

• Ability to develop mechanical designs and layouts from concept or existing designs using AutoCAD.

• Experience generating, reviewing, and evaluating technical specifications for industrial manufacturing systems.

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with operators, engineers, leaders, and suppliers at all levels.

• Solid working knowledge of standard Windows-based tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 5–7+ years of engineering design and project management experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Experience designing, supporting, or improving complex continuous-process manufacturing systems (pulp and paper experience is a plus).

• Strong understanding of or exposure to industrial machine and system design, including gearboxes, power transmission, drive systems, pumps, and vacuum systems.

• Demonstrated strength in troubleshooting, fault analysis, and hands-on problem solving in production environments.

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S, and managing capital projects in an industrial setting.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now. Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency and authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.

Learn more at https://www.cranecurrency.com/

How we will care for you:

We offer top-notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more. Discover more about our benefits here https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/benefits/

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter

• Do the Right Thing

• Trusted Partner

• Innovate for Growth

• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/life-at-crane-currency/

You can also check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Crane-Currency-Reviews-E1187198.htm

Where we are:

Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45-mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. Check out what makes Dalton a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/liab0ccs/_0133-eu49-crane-currency-malta-ltd-relocation-guide-dalton-june-2024.pdf

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The salary range for this role is $112,000 – $130,000 annually. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

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Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

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

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