Manufacturing Engineering Contractor

Reference: 85347-370098Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. The Manufacturing Engineer II will facilitate the execution of the manufacture and integration of design in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. This role calls upon a breadth of mechanical, electrical, and industrial skills to ensure communication between manufacturing and design. This role will require assisting the Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the evaluation, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods and processes, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Analyze and plan space requirements, workflow, and equipment layouts to ensure maximum efficiency.Reviews new and revised product engineering designs to ensure manufacturabilityResearches and creates processes supporting new buildsUtilizes data and lessons learned to optimize processes and workflowCreates and communicates workflows, production plans, and work instructions (to include time estimates) for manufacture, integration, and testing of training simulators Identifies tooling, fixture, and manufacturing requirements and designs or, working with manufacturing, procures solutionsServes as a project engineer to ensure coordination of larger projects, and may provide oversight of contractors Liaison with technicians, suppliers and engineers to resolve questions with interpretation or execution of engineering throughout the product life cycleMonitors production against schedule to identify shortages and coordinates with manufacturing to create effective solutionsParticipates in identification of root cause and develops effective corrective actionsTrains and coaches production personnel in new methods and improvementsInteracts with leadership verbally and through presentationsBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement