Manufacturing Engineer I

Karman Space & Defense•Mukilteo, WA

13h•$93,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you support product development and production activities by helping ensure designs are manufacturable, processes are effective, and quality is built into every product. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, technicians, suppliers, and program teams, you contribute to developing manufacturing methods, production documentation, tooling, and processes that support successful product transition from development into production. This role is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. The business provides integrated hardware and tip-to-tail capabilities, including payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
Typically 0–3 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams and follow verbal and written instructions.
A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.

Responsibilities

Supports engineering, manufacturing, and product development activities across multiple programs and products.
Generates bills of materials, work instructions, and build documentation to support production operations.
Collaborates closely with technicians and works directly with hardware during fabrication and assembly activities.
Designs, develops, and implements basic fixtures, tooling, and inspection gages to support manufacturing processes.
Supports material and resource planning activities, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) system bill of material and method-of-manufacture data maintenance.
Coordinates material flow and supports production readiness efforts.
Assists with prototype builds and evaluates materials and manufacturing processes.
Coordinates with vendors, suppliers, and supplier quality representatives to support production requirements.
Monitors fabrication and production processes to help ensure compliance with established controls.
Communicates effectively across the organization to gather information, gain alignment, and support implementation of solutions.