Manufacturing Engineer II - DFM & Process Innovator

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support design-for-manufacturability and production readiness. You will review designs, edit CAD drawings in SolidWorks, and develop standard work documentation to ensure safe, efficient, scalable production.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and hands-on tooling design. Travel to production sites may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks modeling, drawings, and file management.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for manufacturability (DFM) during digital design and physical build.
• Use SolidWorks to create/edit designs for production use.
• Develop and maintain standard work documentation for DFM.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support production through training on standard processes.

Skills

DFM principles

Tolerance analysis

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks)

ERP systems

Problem solving

Shop floor collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAMWorks or equivalent

ERP software

Job description

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support design-for-manufacturability and production readiness. You will review designs, edit CAD drawings in SolidWorks, and develop standard work documentation to ensure safe, efficient, scalable production.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and hands-on tooling design. Travel to production sites may be required as projects demand.