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Kratos Defense

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Kratos Defense, Dallastown, PA, United States


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer works autonomously in determining and implementing mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations and miscellaneous ancillary items.
  • Attends "job kick-off" meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
  • Reviews customer requirements including customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure compliance with contract.
  • Prepares and updates task lists.
  • Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
  • Issues long lead material.
  • Provides technical input to CAD design team on various tasks.
  • Reviews and approves drawings.
  • Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.
  • Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.
  • Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.
  • Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.
  • Resolves vendor issues and dispositions defective material. Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSIL's) for added scope.
  • Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECP's).
  • Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer related issues.
  • Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization.
  • Mentors Associate Mechanical Design Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers.
Other Job Functions
  • Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BSME/BSMET degree in technical field.
  • 6+ years professional engineering experience.
  • Experience with Auto-Cad; 3-D Modeling Software, etc.
  • Defense/DoD-engineering background preferable.
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.