Manufacturing Engineer III-V

About the role

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and improves manufacturing and industrial processes to effect maximum product throughput and optimum resource efficiency.
• Collaborates with customer released or KUAS released drawings and/or CAD models, engineering BOMs, and other engineering specifications to develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes.
• Works with customer released or KUAS released drawings and/or CAD models, engineering BOMs, and other engineering specifications to develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes.
• Creates or participates in engineering and manufacturing reviews and communicates effectively as a technical contributor.
• Implements and executes producibility concepts and understands DfX of products and processes.
• Collaborates well with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues.
• Develops and documents the manufacturing process in detail with an emphasis on visual media, ease of training, and standardized format.
• Responsible for disposition of discrepant or non-conforming product.
• Familiarizes with CAD tools, manufacturing execution systems, ERP, and other commonly used software.
• Designs, coordinates and validates workstation layouts with an emphasis on ergonomics, single piece or small batch flow, visual aids, Poke Yoke (mistake proofing), 5S, and zero-defect policies.
• Calculates and communicates shop floor staffing based on production requirements.
• Provides OTJ training or mentoring and may provide certification for processes to production associates.
• Works with materials management to develop and implement effective inventory methodologies.
• Reviews and designs in-process handling equipment for the safe and expeditious transportation of parts, inventory, and/or tooling.
• Identifies tooling requirements and coordinates the manufacturing of tools/fixture.
• May identify issues with production personnel and recommend mitigation actions.
• Generates, reviews, and maintains cost, schedule, and technical performance operational targets and standards.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineer: BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing Engineering preferred). Minimum of 5-7 years progressive/technical experience. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Manufacturing Engineer II: BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing Engineering preferred). Minimum of 7-10 years progressive/technical experience. Material and/or Process Engineering experience. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Manufacturing Engineer III: BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing Engineering preferred). Minimum of 10 years progressive/technical experience. Material and/or Process Engineering experience. Mentorship experience. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Manufacturing Engineer IV: BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing Engineering preferred). Minimum of 10 years progressive/technical experience. Material and/or Process Engineering experience. Mentorship experience. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Manufacturing Engineer V: BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing Engineering preferred). Minimum of 10 years progressive/technical experience. Material and/or Process Engineering experience. Mentorship experience. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Skills

• Experience with composite manufacturing, i.e. lamination, machining, and bonding.
• Experience in lean manufacturing methods.
• CATIA v5.

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

TBD

Schedule

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