Manufacturing Operations Engineer

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

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we’re not just about cutting‑edge products; we’re about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you’re looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you’ve found your home!

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world‑class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300 engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of next‑generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high‑performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.

With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross‑industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost‑effective solutions that benefit our customers.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export‑controlled technology. Require proof of status prior to employment.

We have immediate openings for a Manufacturing Operations Engineer with a 5 to 10 years of related or similar turbomachinery, gas engine experience, jet engine, automotive and the like. The vision for the role is one of ever‑increasing responsibility and growth to eventually become either a technical expert or IPT Lead.

Travel Requirements: Yes, if applicable.

Essential Job Functions

• Support integrated product teams (IPTs) by setting up and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs), managing internal & external manufacturing‑related activities, and maintaining external supplier relationships.
• Interface with Quality Engineering to ensure that products and non‑products are compliant with company quality procedures and to disposition any non‑conforming material.
• Serve as interface between purchasing, design, manufacturing, and quality.
• Set and execute project schedules, provide weekly status, and determine solutions for non‑conformances.
• Interact with suppliers & document lessons learned for improved design‑for‑manufacturing
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment).

Experience And Skills

• Understanding of project and manufacturing engineering to support projects with requirements related to manufactured hardware.
• A background in metallurgy, joining operations, coatings, and additive manufacturing techniques are a plus but can be learned on the job.
• Understanding of fundamentals of turbomachinery and importance of interfacing rotating/static hardware as it relates to engine operation.
• Ability to interpret models & drawings (CAD skills preferable).
• Ability to provide feedback to design team for manufacturability of components while maintaining their desired functionality.
• Ability to work with suppliers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.

Education and Experience

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of similar engine experience, automotive, jet engines, or related field

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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