Aerospace Manufacturing Operations Engineer (Turbomachinery)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time‑Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks a Manufacturing Operations Engineer in Jupiter, FL, focusing on turbomachinery and jet engine-related manufacturing processes. The role involves coordinating IPTs, BOM setup, supplier interface, and driving schedules with emphasis on manufacturability and quality.

Required is a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10 years of engine experience, and the ability to work with CAD models and drawings.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project and manufacturing engineering to support projects with requirements related to manufactured hardware.
• Experience with turbomachinery or engine components is a plus.
• Ability to interpret models and drawings and provide manufacturability feedback.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) for IPTs and manage manufacturing-related activities.
• Interface with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance and disposition non-conforming material.
• Serve as interface between purchasing, design, manufacturing, and quality.
• Set and execute project schedules, provide weekly status, and resolve non-conformances.
• Document lessons learned with suppliers to improve design-for-manufacturing.

Skills

Project & manufacturing engineering

Supplier coordination

CAD interpretation

Excellent communication

Quality interfaces

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks a Manufacturing Operations Engineer in Jupiter, FL, focusing on turbomachinery and jet engine-related manufacturing processes. The role involves coordinating IPTs, BOM setup, supplier interface, and driving schedules with emphasis on manufacturability and quality.

Required is a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10 years of engine experience, and the ability to work with CAD models and drawings.