Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Machining
Karman Industries•Los Angeles, CA
•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite
About The Position
Karman Industries is seeking a Machining Engineer to help build out and scale our in-house CNC machining capability. This role will focus on bringing precision-machined components, including rotor hardware, casings, and structural parts for our supercritical CO₂ turbomachinery, from prototype into repeatable production. The ideal candidate will be part of 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/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
- 5+ years in machining or manufacturing engineering, ideally with rotating equipment, aerospace, or high-precision hardware
- Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Comfort reading complex engineering drawings with limited upfront documentation
Nice To Haves
- CAD/CAM proficiency (Siemens NX, Mastercam, or similar)
- Experience with fixture design and metrology/dimensional inspection
- Experience with impeller manufacturing and large Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) machining operations, including process development, tooling, fixturing, and inspection of large, high-precision components
- Background in cryogenic or high-pressure hardware
- Lean/continuous improvement experience in a startup or scale-up environment
Responsibilities
- Own the strategy and execution of machine shop development, establishing best-in-class machining processes, equipment standards, workforce requirements, and production systems to create a scalable, high-performance manufacturing operation
- Own DFM (design for manufacturability) feedback loops with design engineering — flag GD&T, datum structure, and tolerance issues before they become production problems
- Help troubleshoot/drive programs, set up, and CNC processes (mills, lathes, multi-axis) for low-volume, high-mix production
- Create process plans, standard operating procedures, inspection plans, and work-holding designs for precision-machined components
- Investigate non-conforming hardware, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Help select and qualify new machine tools, tooling, and metrology equipment as the shop scales
Benefits
- medical coverage
- vision coverage
- dental coverage
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
