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Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.Dallastown, PA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provide guidance and oversight of the Mechanical Design Engineering Department in order to ensure compliance with current and future customer requirements in support of engineering strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Responsible for planning and management of the Mechanical Design Engineering Department
  • Responsible for working on, planning and execution of new and existing jobs that are assigned to the Mechanical Design Engineering Department.
  • Responsible for ensuring the availability of adequate personnel and resources in order to perform contractually required efforts that have been assisted to Mechanical Design Engineering Department.
  • Responsible for providing input into overall departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Responsible for meeting Engineering schedules and budgets in coordination with Program Managers and Operations on programs assigned to Mechanical Design Engineering Department.
  • Responsible for providing direction, guidance, training and coaching of Engineering personnel to ensure the ability of the department to support current and future program requirements.
  • Provides support to ensure quality, productivity, standardization and innovation in new product design.
  • Guide, develop and train a team of Mechanical Design Engineers in order to meet the engineering department's strategic goals.
  • Review and generation engineering drawings with design approval authority
  • Provides BOE and schedule inputs into current and future jobs
  • Responsible for overall design compliance of jobs assigned to the Mechanical Design Engineering Department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
  • 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 obtain security clearance.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years of related experience in Engineering management/supervision required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/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.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Microsoft Word

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