Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer - Energetics

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Energetics, a Kratos Defense & Security Solutions JV, seeks a Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer in Bloomington, IN to guide startup-to-high-rate production of energetic components. You will own processes, SWIs, line layouts, and tooling integration, interfacing with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and EHS to meet safety and performance goals.

You will leverage 6+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, CAD tooling, PFMEAs, and Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or related field.
• Minimum of 6+ years in manufacturing, process, or tooling engineering in aerospace/defense.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM systems; strong GD&T and precision fabrication fundamentals.
• Experience creating routers, PFMEAs, process flows, and work instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; US citizenship capable of obtaining clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain manufacturing processes, SWIs, routers, and tooling for SRM cast/cure and assembly.
• Analyze flows, ergonomics, and line balance to improve throughput and scale production.
• Serve as primary engineering contact on shop floors, providing troubleshooting and direction.
• Define and integrate tooling, fixtures, and capital equipment with vendors and internal teams.
• Lead RCCA investigations, DR/SPE improvements, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

3D CAD

GD&T

PFMEA

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

BA/BS

Tools

PTC Creo

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Windchill

Job description

Prometheus Energetics, a Kratos Defense & Security Solutions JV, seeks a Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer in Bloomington, IN to guide startup-to-high-rate production of energetic components. You will own processes, SWIs, line layouts, and tooling integration, interfacing with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and EHS to meet safety and performance goals.

You will leverage 6+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, CAD tooling, PFMEAs, and Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement,