CAD Supervisor

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a CAD Supervisor to oversee the preparation, development, and management of CAD drawings and technical documentation.

You will supervise CAD technicians, drafters, and designers to ensure accuracy, schedule adherence, and compliance with project specifications. The role requires hands-on CAD design and 3D modeling, with leadership responsibilities across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years technical training, or equivalent experience.
• BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 6 years CAD design experience with 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assign, prioritize and monitor CAD work across the team while balancing workloads, project deadlines, technical complexity, and employee capability.
• Perform hands-on CAD design, drafting, drawing review, and 3D modeling.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to CAD Designers, Operators, Checkers and other assigned personnel.
• Lead/support assigned projects by coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Program teams to resolve design, documentation, schedule and resource issues.
• Ensure drawings, models, BOMs and related documentation meet established drafting standards, revision-control requirements, quality expectations and manufacturability before release.

Skills

CAD design

3D modeling

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years technical training, or equivalent experience

BA degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission?critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These are innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision?making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission?driven environment. Join us and help shape the future of national security.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The CAD Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the preparation, development, review, and management of computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and technical documentation. This role supervises CAD technicians, drafters, and designers to ensure that all drawings are accurate, consistent, completed on schedule, and compliant with project specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and company procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assign , prioritize and monitor CAD work across the team while balancing individual workloads, project deadlines, technical complexity, and employee capability.
• Perform hands- on CAD design, drafting, drawing review, and 3D modeling.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to CAD Designers, Operators, Checkers and other assigned personnel.
• Lead/support assigned projects by coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Program teams to resolve design, documentation, schedule and resource issues.
• Ensure drawings, models, BOM’s and related documentation meet established drafting standards, revision- control requirements, quality expectations and manufacturability before release.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years technical training, or equivalent experience.
• BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 years technical training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years CAD design experience with 3D modeling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : None

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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 aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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