Manufacturing Operations Engineer
General Job Summary
We have immediate openings for a Developing level Manufacturing Operations Engineer with 2 to 5 years of related or similar turbomachinery, gas engine, jet engine, and automotive experience. The vision for the role is one of ever-increasing responsibility and growth to eventually become either a technical expert or IPT Lead.
Essential Job Functions
- Support integrated product teams (IPTs) by setting up and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs), managing internal & external manufacturing-related activities, and maintaining external supplier relationships.
- Interface with Quality Engineering to ensure that products and non-products are compliant with company quality procedures and to disposition any non-conforming material.
- Serve as interface between purchasing, design, manufacturing, and quality.
- Set and execute project schedules, provide weekly status, and determine solutions for non-conformances.
- Interact with suppliers & document lessons learned for improved design-for-manufacturing.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Experience And Skills
- Basic understanding of project and manufacturing engineering to support projects with requirements related to manufactured hardware.
- A background in metallurgy, joining operations, coatings, and additive manufacturing techniques are a plus but can be learned on the job.
- Understanding of fundamentals of turbomachinery and importance of interfacing rotating/static hardware as it relates to engine operation.
- Ability to interpret models & drawings (CAD skills preferable).
- Ability to work with suppliers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
Education and Experience
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of similar engine experience, automotive, jet engines, or related field.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
- Office and/or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment).
Job 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.
Company Information
- Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a parent company that empowers FTT to leverage cross-industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that benefit our customers.
- Additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, extend FTT’s reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace.
Qualifications
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
- FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions 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.
Accessibility
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.
Pay Transparency
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