
CAD Supervisor
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Dallastown, PA
Art / Design / Entertainment, Information Technology
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
To provide support to the CAD Manager on personnel matters and to assist with management and direction of the assigned CAD staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in directing the efforts of the CAD staff including supervision of staff and associated personnel actions.
- Assists in assigning CAD staff to jobs and assists in scheduling. Monitors job schedules and budgets.
- Participates in review/completion process of Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSIL’s) and Request for Engineering Actions (REA’s) as necessary.
- Assists in providing technical support to CAD staff.
- Assists in developing and maintaining departmental procedures.
- Assists in ensuring adequate training for personnel.
- Performs duties of CAD Designer and Operator as necessary.
- Attends job interviews and participates in hiring decisions.
- Supports CAD Manager in other department duties as necessary.
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 subordinates, peers, and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules and procedures.
- Good understanding of basic machining processes.
- General mechanical background, electrical experience a bonus.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2 years technical training or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years CAD design experience with 3D modeling.
- Experience in formal presentations, meeting leadership, managing conflict, planning and organizing, and developing others.
- DoD experience preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- 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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About the company
Company website•Defense and Space Manufacturing
At Kratos, we deliver affordable, disruptive technologies that enable real-world readiness for national security. Our solutions span unmanned systems, hypersonics, satellite communications, space, cyber, propulsion, and microwave solutions—supporting U.S. and allied defense missions across every domain.
We design, manufacture, and field innovative systems at the speed of relevance for the warfighter and to address the threat—from high-performance tactical drones and autonomous trucks to resilient satellite networks and hypersonic capabilities. With a workforce rooted in mission expertise and rapid development, Kratos helps customers outpace emerging threats with agility and confidence.
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