What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.?
Job Details
Job Description
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:
Other Job Functions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job Benefits
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.
Experience and Skills
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.
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
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