Manufacturing Production Engineer

Job Description
GENERAL 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.

Experience and Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

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

Ability to stand and sit for long periods.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Disability Accessibility Accommodation
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Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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