Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Kratos Industries is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead BOM validation, kit readiness, and production process definition within our advanced electrical equipment manufacturing operations. This role will focus on ensuring engineering output is accurate, complete, and executable in production, with primary responsibility for, but not limited to:

• BOM validation and alignment (Engineering to ERP to physical build)
• Kit readiness and verification processes
• Production process definition and build sequence
• Work instruction development
• Engineering-to-production integration
• Material and pick list accuracy tied to production sequence
• In-process issue resolution tied to design or BOM gaps

We are specifically seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who has worked directly in production environments, not solely supporting design, but ensuring product is buildable, repeatable, and aligned to real assembly conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• BOM Validation & Material Alignment
• Kit Readiness & Production Start Stability
• Production Process Definition
• Work Instructions & Process Documentation
• Production Support & Issue Resolution
• Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Alignment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or assembly-focused engineering roles
• Direct, hands-on experience performing:
• BOM validation and material alignment
• Work instruction development
• Assembly process definition
• Production support in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (JobBoss or similar)
• Experience working in industrial equipment, or other high-precision manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success reducing production disruptions tied to BOM or material issues
• Experience supporting kitting strategies and material readiness processes
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience working closely with Assembly, Supply Chain, and Quality teams in a production environment
• Proven ability to improve build quality and consistency through process definition

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of accuracy and execution
• Comfortable working on the shop floor daily
• Structured in thinking with strong problem-solving capability
• Able to translate engineering design into clear, executable steps
• Effective at working cross-functionally to resolve issues quickly
• Focused on building processes that enable stable, repeatable production

Why Kratos Industries?

Kratos Industries designs and manufactures advanced electrical equipment solutions serving industrial and infrastructure markets. As we scale operations in Arvada, CO, we are investing in foundational operational discipline to stabilize production, improve flow, and build a high-performing organization. This role offers direct impact on production performance by ensuring builds start clean, flow predictably, and execute as designed.