What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineering Intern position at Kratos Defense?
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :
To assist mechanical engineers in 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 in order 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.
- 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.
Other Job Functions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
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 :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Office and manufacturing 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