Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

Manufacturing EngineerKratos 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 processesProduction process definition and build sequenceWork instruction developmentEngineering-to-production integrationMaterial and pick list accuracy tied to production sequenceIn-process issue resolution tied to design or BOM gapsWe 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 AlignmentKit Readiness & Production Start StabilityProduction Process DefinitionWork Instructions & Process DocumentationProduction Support & Issue ResolutionContinuous Improvement & Cross-Functional AlignmentRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in manufacturing or assembly-focused engineering rolesDirect, hands-on experience performing:BOM validation and material alignmentWork instruction developmentAssembly process definitionProduction support in a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (JobBoss or similar)Experience working in industrial equipment, or other high-precision manufacturing environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated success reducing production disruptions tied to BOM or material issuesExperience supporting kitting strategies and material readiness processesStrong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principlesExperience working closely with Assembly, Supply Chain, and Quality teams in a production environmentProven ability to improve build quality and consistency through process definitionIdeal Candidate Profile:Detail-oriented with strong ownership of accuracy and executionComfortable working on the shop floor dailyStructured in thinking with strong problem-solving capabilityAble to translate engineering design into clear, executable stepsEffective at working cross-functionally to resolve issues quicklyFocused on building processes that enable stable, repeatable productionWhy 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.