Manufacturing Engineer II

Karman Space & Defense • Mukilteo, WA

3d • $110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II supports the development, production, and application of composite materials. The position contributes to process planning, tooling design, documentation development, and problem resolution, collaborating with engineering, operations, and program management to integrate composite technologies into product lines. It is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or composite design.
• Exceptional time-management skills.
• Knowledge of aerospace composite manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of mid-size corporate processes and systems.
• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
• Proficiency in modeling and drafting.
• 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 for small- and rate-production programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• One-on-one customer support experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent 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

• Autoclave or press molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day engineering and manufacturing activities to ensure program and customer requirements are met.
• Formulate manufacturing processes that satisfy customer-specified product requirements.
• Develop fabrication and process-control documentation for composite products.
• Design or review tooling needed to meet production-rate and quality requirements.
• Serve as a technical interface with customers for status updates, reviews, and problem-resolution discussions.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective-action development for nonconformances.
• Perform peer reviews of build documentation and tooling designs.
• Develop pricing and lead-time estimates for customer requests for quotation or information.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed