Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
The Manufacturing Engineer at Kratos will oversee the manufacture and integration of design in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. This role requires a blend of mechanical, electrical, and industrial skills to bridge the gap between manufacturing and design.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the execution of design manufacture and integration in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
- Evaluate, develop, and improve manufacturing methods and processes
- Analyze and plan space requirements, workflow, and equipment layouts to ensure maximum efficiency
- Review new and revised product engineering designs to ensure manufacturability
- Research and create processes supporting new builds
- Utilize data and lessons learned to optimize processes and workflow
- Create and communicate workflows, production plans, and work instructions (including time estimates) for manufacture, integration, and testing of training simulators
- Identify tooling, fixture, and manufacturing requirements and design or procure solutions
- Serve as a project engineer to ensure coordination of larger projects and provide oversight of contractors
- Liaison with technicians, suppliers, and engineers to resolve questions regarding engineering throughout the product life cycle
- Maintain production against schedule to identify shortages and coordinate with manufacturing to create effective solutions
- Identify root cause and develop effective corrective actions
- Train and coach production personnel in new methods and improvements
- Interact with leadership verbally and through presentations
Requirements
- Follows procedures and adheres to industry standards and local regulations in relation to design, manufacture, and safety
- Reads and understands drawings, parts lists, wire lists, wiring diagrams, schematics
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing standards
- Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
- BS degree in engineering or relevant field (significant work experience may be substituted for education)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Excellent verbal, written, listening, and telephone communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and office filing habits
- Able to follow procedures
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with various personality types
- Excellent memory and tracking ability
- Good attendance, reliable, and dependable
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Schedule
N/A
Skills
Follows procedures and adheres to industry standards and local regulations in relation to design, manufacture, and safety.
Reads and understands drawings, parts lists, wire lists, wiring diagrams, schematics.
Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing standards.
Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
BS degree in engineering or relevant field (significant work experience may be substituted for education).
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Excellent verbal, written, listening and telephone communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills and office filing habits;
Able to follow procedures;
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with various personality types;
Excellent memory and tracking ability;
Good attendance, reliable and dependable;
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Schedule
N/A
Company Information
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.