Composites, Manufacturing Engineer II
About The Position
As a Composites Manufacturing Engineer II, you develop and refine manufacturing processes for complex composite aerospace products. You translate system requirements into manufacturable process solutions, design tooling, create build documentation, coordinate cross-functional activities, and support production from concept through delivery. You provide hands-on oversight of assigned projects, support customer communication, and help drive continuous improvement in composite fabrication methods. The role is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which delivers integrated missile systems and related hardware for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. Minimal travel may be required.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or composite design.
- Exceptional time-management skills.
- Experience with aerospace composite manufacturing methods; autoclave and press molding experience are a plus.
- Knowledge of internal processes and systems in a mid-size manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
- Proficiency in modeling and drafting tools.
- Experience with tooling used for composite processing or mechanical assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience with design-for-manufacturing and assembly methodology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- One-on-one customer support experience.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with autoclave and press molding.
Responsibilities
- Formulate manufacturing processes for composite aerospace products to meet customer and system requirements.
- Provide hands-on oversight of assigned projects to ensure technical objectives, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.
- Develop fabrication and process control documentation to support consistent production.
- Design and review tooling to meet program production rates, quality needs, and technical specifications.
- Serve as a technical interface with customers, supporting program updates, reviews, and issue resolution.
- Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve product or process issues.
- Conduct peer reviews of build documentation and tooling designs.
- Develop pricing and lead-time estimates for customer requests for quotation (RFQs) and requests for information (RFIs).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
