Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 19 hours ago
Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Jupiter, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company. The Manufacturing Operations Engineer will support integrated product teams, manage manufacturing activities, and ensure compliance with quality procedures.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support integrated product teams (IPTs) by setting up and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs), managing internal & external manufacturing-related activities, and maintaining external supplier relationships
Interface with Quality Engineering to ensure that products and non-products are compliant with company quality procedures and to disposition any non-conforming material
Serve as interface between purchasing, design, manufacturing, and quality
Set and execute project schedules, provide weekly status, and determine solutions for non-conformances
Interact with suppliers & document lessons learned for improved design-for-manufacturing
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2 to 5 years of related or similar turbomachinery, gas engine experience, jet engine, automotive and the like
Basic understanding of project and manufacturing engineering to support projects with requirements related to manufactured hardware
Understanding of fundamentals of turbomachinery and importance of interfacing rotating/static hardware as it relates to engine operation
Ability to interpret models & drawings (CAD skills preferable)
Ability to work with suppliers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 2 to 5 years of similar engine experience, automotive, jet engines, or related field
Preferred
A background in metallurgy, joining operations, coatings, and additive manufacturing techniques are a plus but can be learned on the 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
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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