Senior Manufacturing Ops Engineer – Turbomachinery

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life/AD&D & Disability

401(k) Plan

ESPP

PTO & Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) in Jupiter, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Sr Associate Engineer with 2–5 years of turbomachinery or related engine experience. The role offers growth toward technical expert or IPT Lead, within a team of 300+ engineers and a broad turbomachinery portfolio.

The position focuses on BOM management, manufacturing support, and collaboration across purchasing, design, and quality to ensure robust production processes.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering and 2–5 years of related turbomachinery or engine experience.
• Experience with BoMs, manufacturing processes, supplier relations.
• Understanding of turbomachinery fundamentals and rotating vs static interfaces.
• Ability to interpret models and drawings (CAD skills preferable).

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain BoMs 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 address non-conformances.
• Interact with suppliers and document lessons learned for improved DFM.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Metallurgy knowledge

Turbomachinery basics

CAD interpretation

Supplier coordination

Technical communication

Presentations to customers

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) in Jupiter, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Sr Associate Engineer with 2–5 years of turbomachinery or related engine experience. The role offers growth toward technical expert or IPT Lead, within a team of 300+ engineers and a broad turbomachinery portfolio.

The position focuses on BOM management, manufacturing support, and collaboration across purchasing, design, and quality to ensure robust production processes.