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CAD Operator

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Oxford, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing drafting and design services by preparing, managing, and championing engineering documents and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Work independently to resolve existing problems and/or malfunctions expeditiously
  • Produce accurate complex mechanical drawings and 3-D solids in support of engineering and manufacturing
  • Interpret drawings, specifications, work instructions, and rough sketches to design layouts
  • Create illustrations, prototypes and diagrams for proposals, manuals and documentation requirements
  • Prepare revisions in accordance with engineering change requests
  • Create Bill of Materials (BOMs) and edit parts list throughout the design process
  • Generate and maintain schematic symbols and footprint libraries
  • Assist other disciplines and recommend modifications and changes for design improvement
  • Work collaboratively with engineers, data control and configuration and production
  • Design for manufacturability and assist production floor as needed
  • Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD

Other Job Functions

  • Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

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

Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions and component identifications

Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Thorough knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and welding techniques

Thorough knowledge of MIL Standards and IPC Standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

AS degree, technical school credentials in related field or equivalent experience

A minimum of 6 years of experience

Intermediate experience with MS Office

Proficient in SolidWorks

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboard, mouse, phone, 10-key)

Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines

Limited travel, foreign and domestic, may be required

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

EEO/M/F/D/V

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

Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions and component identifications

Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Thorough knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and welding techniques

Thorough knowledge of MIL Standards and IPC Standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

AS degree, technical school credentials in related field or equivalent experience

A minimum of 6 years of experience

Intermediate experience with MS Office

Proficient in SolidWorks

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboard, mouse, phone, 10-key)

Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines

Limited travel, foreign and domestic, may be required

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

EEO Is The Law

Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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