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Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Dallastown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
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.

Experience And Skills

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.

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

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.

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