Manufacturing Engineer III

Karman Space & Defense • Mount Vernon, WA

6d • $105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer III in Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, you lead efforts to ensure producibility, process robustness, and intrinsic product quality throughout the development and production lifecycle. You drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), establish and validate production processes, develop tooling and fixtures, solve complex technical challenges, and support production line setup. You also mentor junior engineers and collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize manufacturing outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly environment.
• Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in-process verification, and validation methods.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) as a core member of the product design team.
• Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and provide subject matter expertise on critical processes.
• Establish, monitor, and validate production processes and controls as a process owner or subject matter expert.
• Design, develop, and implement complex fixtures, tools, and inspection gages required for fabrication and assembly.
• Support material and resource planning and coordinate with product teams to maintain production schedules.
• Lead manufacturing workflow planning and production line setup activities.
• Solve complex technical problems using engineering references, inspection methods, and analytical tools.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and represent manufacturing engineering in cross-functional discussions.
• Perform duties consistent with Manufacturing Engineer I and II responsibilities when needed.

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: Senior