Manufacturing Engineer III - Space & Launch

Karman Space & Defense • Mukilteo, WA

8d • $105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III supports product designs through development and into production, focusing on design producibility, manufacturing process development, and production readiness. The role develops methods of manufacture and work instructions, supports workflow and material planning, and assists with transitioning products from engineering to production. It also addresses technical challenges, supports prototype builds, and contributes to continuous improvement across fabrication and assembly operations. This position is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Space and Launch business.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in-process verification, and validation.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must meet U.S. person status requirements under U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on engineering experience in fabrication or assembly environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with Manufacturing Engineering I roles.
• Participate in product design teams and provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) input.
• Validate and monitor fabrication and production processes and controls.
• Design, develop, and implement fixtures, tools, and inspection gages for fabrication and assembly.
• Generate, track, and maintain Bills of Materials, methods of manufacture, and work/build instructions.
• Support material and resource planning with product teams to maintain schedules.
• Assist with manufacturing workflow planning and evaluate space requirements.
• Solve technical problems using engineering references, inspection tools, and established techniques.
• Support or lead prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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