Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads manufacturing engineering activities across multiple complex production lines, ensuring safe, repeatable, and scalable operations. The role drives process development, production readiness, tooling strategy, and continuous improvement while connecting Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain. It supports manufacturing flow optimization, production problem-solving, and operational growth in an aerospace environment. The position is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems for missions across air, land, and sea.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
- Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Nice To Haves
- 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing engineering leadership role.
- Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing experience.
- Experience with computer numerical control (CNC) machining, assembly operations, and tooling and fixture design.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex aerospace production lines.
- Ensure processes are capable, repeatable, and scalable, and support transition from prototype to full-rate production.
- Drive process validation, production readiness, and smooth production ramp-up.
- Provide daily technical support and troubleshoot manufacturing issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
- Lead tooling and fixture design strategy and evaluate, specify, and implement equipment and automation solutions.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and efficient process integration.
- Maintain controlled manufacturing documentation and manage revision updates.
- Support process audits and corrective action activities.
- Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Engineering Technicians.
- Establish engineering priorities aligned with operational goals.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
