Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineering & Design Manager
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is a company that engineers and deploys technology to enhance national security. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering and Design Manager to oversee mechanical engineering resources, manage product performance, and ensure technical excellence in design and documentation.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight. Provide technical oversight and guidance to designers and engineers. Review tooling and product design methodologies, drawings, and design review packages (PDR, CDR, MRR) to ensure operational success. Coordinate with other functional groups throughout the design and manufacturing process
Monitor performance. Management and escalation of all design issues (technical, schedule, and financial). Communicate status of design efforts, highlight conflicts, and recommend solutions. Lead and/or support technical reviews at the design level. Lead, plan and schedule product design activities working with program management, engineering functional leaders, and management
Design Strategy Development. Establish and implement design strategies aligned with company goals, including product roadmaps, technical specifications, and design methodologies. Work with Product Line and Business Development to generate proposal estimates for NRE (design labor, tooling costs & lead times etc) and product costs
Standardize and improve design processes. Develop and ensure consistent execution of standard practices, methods, and design software and analytical tools. Implement lessons learned, standard practices, best practices, and continuous improvement plans. Lead initiatives and plans to improve design technology, strategic capability, and capacity. Monitor effectiveness and execution of our work standards
Change Management and Sustaining Engineering. Responsible for the change process and approval or rejection of requests. Manages priorities and ensures timely completion. Supports mechanical product lifecycle issues and sustainment activities when escalated. This may include Supplier evaluations and obsolescence planning
Team leadership. Manage and lead a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing their work, assigning tasks, providing mentorship, and evaluating performance. Own requisition process, manage hiring and training and allocate resources. Conduct 1:1’s and reviews ensuring direct reports have effective development plans and goals
Supports the Product Engineering organization through the following behaviors: Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Optimize Work Processes, Ensures accountability, Builds effective teams, Drives engagement, Demonstrates self-awareness, Instills trust
Qualification
Required
10+ years engineering
BS in ME or other engineering equivalent
Proficiency in 3D CAD software and associated PLM software (e.g., Solidworks) and analysis tools (ANSYS Mech)
Strong proficiency in drawing generation, with the ability to apply and review GD&T. Thorough knowledge of mechanical design and documentation requirements
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials selection for satellite communication applications
A broad understanding of engineering, manufacturing, cost and schedule execution, scope management, and risk management is required
Demonstrated experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing is required
Ability to work with Microsoft Project and Office Products
Good communication skills.Good reasoning abilities. Sound judgment
Experience with project management methodologies and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if required
Preferred
Extensive experience in mechanical design and development within the aerospace industry, preferably with satellite communication systems
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
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
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2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
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Leadership Team
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President and CEO
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