Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Business Director for the Cabin Systems product line in Burbank, CA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Business Director leads all business and technical activities for a product line or value stream within a Solution, including profit and loss (P&L), business development, and operational execution consistent with the goals and objectives of the Solution. The position is accountable for customer satisfaction, strategy development and planning, achievement of financial objectives, product development, business development, and overall life cycle product management. The position requires team building and leadership skills as well as the ability to work cooperatively within the wider Crane team to help set and achieve overall Solution objectives. This position can include direct responsibility for Engineering leadership, Program Management leadership, Operations leadership, and Business Development as required within the structure of the overall Solution.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for a P&L, revenue growth (Bookings and Sales), and customer satisfaction (Cost, Quality, and Delivery) for a defined product line / value stream.
• Effectively balance costs and value while serving customer needs.
• Lead a team of Engineers, Program Managers, Business Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Bid & Proposal Teams as needed to ensure adherence to key business processes including Opportunity Development Tool (ODT), New Product Introduction (NPI), Design to Cost (DTC), Program Management Review (PMR), Strategy Deployment (SD), and other key processes.
• Maintain and build an excellent understanding of the customers business / technology strategy / trends, competitors strategy, legal and regulatory practices.
• Responsible for ensuring we have highly skilled people in the organization and/or that development plans are implemented for his/her staff helping them to maximize their potential.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Seven + years’ experience in Aerospace or technical environment, at least 5 years management / supervision of a value stream, functional area, or equivalent.
• Knowledge: Managing to budgets; OPEX leadership; SDP Implementation; Aerospace or other relevant industry knowledge
• Skill: Leadership; IC development and staffing; Ensure compliance to all policies and procedures; Program Management; Negotiating; Communication; Analytical skills to support business planning and processes.
• Ability: Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex aerospace proposals and contracts and the ability to interact with all levels of management in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Build and maintain strong customer relationships at all levels.
• Education/Certification: BS Degree in Business or a related field and /or equivalent experience.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s in Business Administration

Working Conditions: 

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations 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 be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Up to 30 travel may be required

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $186,300.00 to $239,500.00.  Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.