Manufacturing Engineer -V

Manufacturing Engineer I‑V

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leading defense technology company focusing 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. We prioritize affordability and use cutting‑edge methodologies to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost‑effective solutions to market.

Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing and industrial processes to maximize product throughput and optimize resource efficiency. Coordinate engineering changes to existing product lines and manage new product introductions. Set work standards, flows, and define resource requirements for assigned programs. Champion Lean Manufacturing methodologies across the manufacturing cycle. Work closely with other engineers and functional departments to ensure schedule, systems, and part/process data integrity.

• Manufacturing Engineer ALL
  • Work with customer or KUAS releases, CAD models, BOMs, and engineering specifications to develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in engineering and manufacturing reviews and communicate effectively as a technical contributor.
  • Execute producibility concepts and understand design for X (DFX) of products and processes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues.
  • Document manufacturing processes in detail, emphasizing visual media, ease of training, and standardized format.
  • Handle disposition of non‑conforming products.
  • Use CAD tools, manufacturing execution systems, ERP, and other commonly used software.
  • Design, coordinate, and validate workstation layouts with ergonomics, single‑piece or small‑batch flow, visual aids, Poka‑Yoke, 5S, and zero‑defect policies.
  • Calculate and communicate shop floor staffing based on production requirements; provide OTJ training and mentoring.
  • Work with materials management to implement effective inventory methodologies.
  • Design in‑process handling equipment for safe and expeditious transportation of parts and tooling.
  • Identify tooling requirements and coordinate manufacturing of tools/fixtures.
  • Recommend mitigation actions to resolve production issues.
  • Generate, review, and maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance operational targets and standards.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
• Manufacturing Engineer I
  • Work on projects of basic complexity that effect program outcomes.
  • Implement manufacturing and/or engineering change orders.
  • Review and update manufacturing work instructions.
  • Collaborate with Quality Engineering to determine inspection criteria and methods.
• Manufacturing Engineer II
  • Work on projects of medium complexity that impact program aspects.
  • Work with IPT and program managers to ensure schedule and contractual integrity.
  • Coordinate work of other engineers and production specialists.
  • Review and approve engineering design changes.
  • Coordinate tool maintenance, repair, and inspection.
  • Implement new product design into the manufacturing system.
  • Constantly review equipment, technology, processes, and methods to identify improvement opportunities.
• Manufacturing Engineer III
  • Work on advanced‑complexity projects that have significant program impact.
  • Collaborate with IPT and program managers for schedule and contractual integrity.
  • Establish and maintain material, process, and workmanship specifications.
  • Develop and implement tooling for all phases of production.
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert for manufacturability of product, process, and tooling.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
• Manufacturing Engineer IV
  • Independently work on advanced‑complexity projects with major organizational impact.
  • Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving rates, efficiencies, yields, and costs.
  • Responsible for material evaluation, testing, and implementation for production operations; assist engineering and supply chain with material obsolescence or selection.
  • Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing…