Manufacturing Engineer II: DFM, Tooling & Process Improvement

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support design-for-manufacturability and production-ready tooling. You will review designs, edit CAD drawings in SolidWorks, and help develop standard work and manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and scalability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Production, with travel as needed and opportunities for growth within Nomad’s manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field; ABET preferred.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks modeling, drawings, and file management.
• ERP software experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for manufacturability during design and production.
• Use SolidWorks to create/edit production-ready designs.
• Develop and edit CAD drawings; enforce DFM documentation standards.
• Develop and maintain standard work documentation.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support production through training on standard processes.
• Troubleshoot build issues and clarify engineering intent.
• Create fixtures and tooling using hand tools and CNC.
• Conduct testing and document results.
• Analyze change requests; assess schedule and cost impact.
• Liaise between Engineering and Production; drive safety and quality improvements.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

DFM principles

Tolerance analysis

Tooling and fixture design

SolidWorks

CAMWorks or equivalent

ERP software

MS Office

Shop equipment handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks (modeling, drawings)

CAMWorks or equivalent

ERP software

CAD file management

Job description

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support design-for-manufacturability and production-ready tooling. You will review designs, edit CAD drawings in SolidWorks, and help develop standard work and manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and scalability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Production, with travel as needed and opportunities for growth within Nomad’s manufacturing organization.