Manufacturing Production Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading defense technology provider located in York County is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer. This role involves generating Bills of Material, creating work orders, and collaborating with engineering and sales teams to ensure timely and efficient production. Candidates should possess an AA/AS or BA/BS degree in a technical field and have 2 to 4 years of manufacturing experience. The position offers competitive benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Degree in a technical field required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Generate Bills of Material for procured materials.
• Identify tooling needs and create work orders.
• Support Engineering with specification changes.
• Supports the Contracts Department with customer‑directed changes.
• Implements drawing changes as needed by re‑ordering materials and changing shop work orders and methods.
• Reviews drawings at the Preliminary Release phase.
• Works with Engineering on specification callouts and changes.
• Interprets drawings and assists in resolving customer and manufacturing questions.
• Supports the Sales Department with quoting efforts.
• Supports field service trips for product servicing and warranty efforts.
• Continually looks for opportunities to improve manufacturing time and cost.
• Provides input to update Work Instructions and procedures.
• Assists with training other Manufacturing Production Engineers.

Skills

Ability to maintain sensitive information

Ability to interpret prints

Strong technical writing skills

Ability to interact effectively with peers

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

Workplace rules

Education

AA/AS or BA/BS degree in a technical field

2 to 4 years of related experience in manufacturing

Tools

Knowledge of shop equipment

Job description

Job Summary

To determine the correct materials and procedures for product Fabrication and Assembly to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Generates Bills of Material (BOMs) for procuring required material for the job.
• Generates work orders for each drawing for fabrication or assembly of parts in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Identifies and generates requests for required tooling.
• Supports the Contracts Department with customer‑directed changes.
• Implements drawing changes as needed by re‑ordering materials and changing shop work orders and methods.
• Reviews drawings at the Preliminary Release phase.
• Works with Engineering on specification callouts and changes.
• Interprets drawings and assists in resolving customer and manufacturing questions.
• Supports the Sales Department with quoting efforts.
• Supports field service trips for product servicing and warranty efforts.
• Continually looks for opportunities to improve manufacturing time and cost.
• Provides input to update Work Instructions and procedures.
• Assists with training other Manufacturing Production Engineers.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interpret prints.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Education and Experience

• AA/AS or BA/BS degree in a technical field, manufacturing, or industrial discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of shop equipment.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10‑key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity affirmative action employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vets, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America’s veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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