Manufacturing Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • Orlando, FL • 8h ago

Job Descriptions:

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. The Manufacturing Engineer II or III will facilitate the execution of the manufacture and integration of design in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. This role calls upon a breadth of mechanical, electrical, and industrial skills to ensure communication between manufacturing and design. This role will require assisting the Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the evaluation, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods and processes, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Analyze and plan space requirements, workflow, and equipment layouts to ensure maximum efficiency.

Reviews new and revised product engineering designs to ensure manufacturability

Researches and creates processes supporting new builds

Utilizes data and lessons learned to optimize processes and workflow

Creates and communicates workflows, production plans, and work instructions (to include time estimates) for manufacture, integration, and testing of training simulators

Identifies tooling, fixture, and manufacturing requirements and designs or, working with manufacturing, procures solutions.

Serves as a project engineer to ensure coordination of larger projects, and may provide oversight of contractors

Liaison with technicians, suppliers and engineers to resolve questions with interpretation or execution of engineering throughout the product life cycle

Monitors production against schedule to identify shortages and coordinates with manufacturing to create effective solutions

Participates in identification of root cause and develops effective corrective actions

Trains and coaches production personnel in new methods and improvements

Interacts with leadership verbally and through presentations

Required Experience:

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

Working knowledge of computer aided drafting tools, preferably AutoDesk Inventor and / or SolidWorks

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 2 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

Ability to follow procedures

Ability 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

LI-Onsite

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Keyword: SolidWorks, Cable and Harness, Electro-Mechanical, Soldering, Wire Lists, Schematics, Machining, Mechanical

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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