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Crane Currency · 2 days ago

Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. The Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer is responsible for managing projects related to new product development and continuous improvement, ensuring efficient and innovative manufacturing solutions.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Josh Wright
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Responsibilities

The Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer is accountable for the planning, design, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of projects related to New Product development, continuous improvement, and infrastructure repair
Other responsibilities include leading problem-solving efforts to address manufacturing issues and concerns, overseeing upgrades to existing systems, providing project management for new systems, and developing design improvements
Experience as a Project Manager of engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, preferably in a paper making environment
Strong understanding of Machine Design including but not limited to power transmission, linkages and levers, basic machining practice
Ability to create designs and layouts from initial concepts and/or existing designs utilizing AutoCAD
Ability to generate and evaluate technical specifications for papermaking systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), tact and diplomacy at all levels for dealing with suppliers and building/leading teams
Must possess solid computer skills with Windows based programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a minimum

Qualification

Machine DesignAutoCADTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementPulpPaper KnowledgeTroubleshooting SkillsContinuous ImprovementComputer SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or commensurate experience
Experience as a Project Manager of engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, preferably in a paper making environment
Strong understanding of Machine Design including but not limited to power transmission, linkages and levers, basic machining practice
Ability to create designs and layouts from initial concepts and/or existing designs utilizing AutoCAD
Ability to generate and evaluate technical specifications for papermaking systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), tact and diplomacy at all levels for dealing with suppliers and building/leading teams
Must possess solid computer skills with Windows based programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a minimum

Preferred

Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or commensurate experience
7-10+ years of engineering design and project management experience in a manufacturing setting
Detailed knowledge of the pulp and paper making process and associated equipment, including: Winders – Web tension control, roll build quality, and safety systems
Press Sections – Nip loading, roll covers, and water removal efficiency
Dryer Sections – Steam and condensate systems, dryer can design, and thermal efficiency
Calenders & Reels – Surface finish control and structural integrity
Finishing and Converting sheeter equipment
Strong understanding of Machine Design, including: Gearbox Design & Selection – Ability to size and specify gearboxes for high-load, continuous-duty applications in paper machine sections
Line Sizing & Power Transmission – Proficiency in calculating torque, speed ratios, and shaft alignment for drive systems across forming, pressing, and drying sections
Pump & Vacuum Systems – Experience with liquid handling and vacuum pump design for stock preparation, dewatering, and sheet formation processes
Excellent troubleshooting, fault analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma and 5S
Experience managing all aspects of capital projects (valued at $0K-$2M) involving multiple disciplines, preferably in a paper making or industrial environment

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Company bonus plan
401(K) match

Company

Crane Currency

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Crane Currency provides micro-optic security features to the banknote and security document markets.

H1B Sponsorship

Crane Currency has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (8)
2021 (21)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2017-12-05Acquired

Leadership Team

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Michael Fitzgerald, CPA
Vice President, Finance & CFO
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