What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position at Kratos Defense?
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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
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