Manufacturing Engineer I

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support designs through production. This entry-level role focuses on developing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality during production.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and up to 3 years of experience. The position offers various benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Supports programs, products, and engineering activities.
• Generates bill of materials and work/build instructions.
• Designs and implements basic fixtures and tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on engineering experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports designs through the design-development cycle and into production with emphasis of design producibility, manufacturing process development and support, and oversees the transition of product to production including follow on support. The manufacturing engineering role is pivotal in developing methods of manufacture, work instructions and production line operations to ensure product quality is built into the final product. The Manufacturing Engineer I position is an entry level position focused at supporting engineering and manufacturing activity while building essential skills. Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Functional Manager.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical,Dental,Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You Will Do

• Supports programs, products and engineering activities
• Generates bill of materials for assemblies, and work/build instructions
• Heavily engaged with technicians and working with hardware
• Designs, develops and implements basic fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to facilitate fabrication and assembly
• Supports material and resource planning including Epicor data for BOMs and Methods of Manufacture
• Supports and coordinates material flow
• Communicates with all levels of the organization to obtain required information, gain acceptance, and implement solutions
• Assists with prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes
• Coordinates with vendors and suppliers including supplier quality
• Monitors fabrication and production processes and controls

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
• Typically possesses 0-3 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment is desired
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams, and work to verbal and written instructions
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.