Manufacturing Engineer

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

15d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Manufacturing engineer to lead the manufacturing and assembly of cutting-edge turbomachinery that will be utilized to build Thermal01. This role is critical to establishing robust manufacturing capabilities, including equipment layout, process development, vendor selection, tooling selection, and workflow designs. We are a team that values first-principles thinking, hands-on problem solving, and close cross-functional collaboration to deliver cohesive, high-performance systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in aerospace, defense, industrial or high-reliability industries.
• Deep experience with machining, 3D printing, welding/brazing, rotating equipment assembly, or high-pressure thermal systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, machining tolerances, and mechanical fit/function principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large integrated structures, thermal systems, turbomachinery, propulsion or power generation.
• Expertise in successfully taking products through development, testing, and production
• Familiarity with implementation of ERP/MES systems.
• Hands-on experience with running CNC equipment (e.g., Haas, Mazak, Okuma) and common shop tools.
• Proven experience setting up or reconfiguring a facility.
• Experience with tool and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop manufacturing/build strategies and provide critical DFM/DFA feedback
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation: work instructions, setup sheets, torque specs, assembly BOMs, SOPs etc.
• Support engineers and technicians through hardware development, prototype builds and test campaigns.
• Partner with supply chain to procure engineered hardware, manage vendors, and contribute to program cost optimization.
• Design, develop, and manufacture ground support equipment that interfaces directly with Thermal01
• Lead facility layout development, including defining build cells, flow-of-material, test areas, equipment placement, and future scaling scenarios.
• Specify and procure tooling, fixturing, and gaging systems for both manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing areas, applying lean principles and ergonomic practices.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k)-retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level